My Bloody Valentine

Oct 8, 2024 10:23 PM

Author:Alastair Gunn

My Bloody Valentine

From the bestselling author of The Advent Killer

SHE LOVES ME, SHE LOVES ME NOT ...

The second thrilling novel in the DCI Antonia Hawkins series by Alastair Gunn

When the body of a young woman is found brutally slain on Valentine's Day the press reacts with barely disguised glee. For DCI Antonia Hawkins, still recovering from the terrible wounds inflicted by another killer, the pressure of another high profile murder investigation could barely be worse timed.

But, battling her own physical limitations and under pressure from a new member of the team whose ambition to displace her is barely disguised, Hawkins must discover not just who killed the first victim, but why. Or watch helplessly as others die at the hands of a monster whose been labelled the Valentine Killer...

Praise for My Bloody Valentine:

'Stunning plot twist which I never saw coming . . . brilliantly done' Crime Fiction Lover

Praise for Alastair Gunn:

A truly terrifying debut novel - My Weekly

This is a strong, spell-binding crime novel that shows much promise of dark treasures to come from this author - Crimesquad

Reviews

Stunning plot twist which I never saw coming . . . brilliantly done

—— Crime Fiction Lover on My Bloody Valentine

A truly terrifying debut novel

—— My Weekly on The Advent Killer

This is a strong, spell-binding crime novel that shows much promise of dark treasures to come from this author

—— Crimesquad on The Advent Killer

Gunn's plots are clever, well thought out and convincing with strategically placed clues throughout...If you like police procedurals with loads of tension and plenty of high octane car chases/war scenes then this is for you

—— Liz Mistry , thecrimewarp.blogspot.co.uk

It is easy to imagine the characters as they are all well described and I am keen to read more of this writer's work.

—— Lynda Price , nudge-book.com

The final section of the book is brilliantly done, with the most gripping car chase I have read in a long time.

—— David Prestidge , crimefictionlover.com

Alastair Gunn serves up a suspense filled novel that is definitely a page turner...Definitely a great read with a well construed plot.

—— John Forrester , 1crimescene.blogspot.co.uk

Alastair Gunn's page-turning prose and his brilliant lead character are a winning combination...'My Bloody Valentine' is a smart and pacy thriller

—— crimesquad.com

—— sonnetodelldustypages.blogspot.co.uk

Quirky, charming and full of atmosphere.

—— Good Housekeeping

An engaging, slyly witty novel.

—— Geoffrey Wansell , Daily Mail

One of those rare, enjoyable novels, which…you can read with impunity.

—— Susan Elkin , Stage

The period dialogue sparkles throughout, the author really bringing to life the smoky clubrooms, balls, and sundry backstage dramas – and the whole things slips down as easily as pre-dinner oysters at The Ivy.

—— Crack

An accomplished book that both enthralls and challenges the reader.

—— Julie Sayed , UK Press Syndication

An intricate and rewarding grown-up mystery.

—— Good Book Guide

This is an addictive read.

—— Victoria Clark, 4 stars , Lady

There couldn’t be a more perfect summer read than this elegant, atmospheric, suspenseful novel

—— John Koski , Mail on Sunday

Curtain Call is a poignant and gripping story about love and death in a society dancing towards the abyss

—— MrsD-Daily

Harrowing suspense. The Bear is a survival thriller that is told from a child's-eye point-of-view, which is not only convincing but doubles the tension. A heartbreaking, white-knuckle read

—— Andrew Pyper, author of The Demonologist

Thrilling and harrowing…. I couldn’t put this book down. And I must say that the ending was so right, I caught myself holding my breath. A remarkable novel

—— Anthony de Sa, author of Kicking the Sky

Just when you thought it was safe to go into the forest... This expertly crafted novel could do for camping what Jaws did for swimming

—— People

A gripping tale of how to deal with grief and being lost in a hostile environment

—— Roddy Brooks , UK Press Syndication

Subtle, endearing and raw

—— Clare Brierley , Nudge

Based on real-life events, this book is unforgettable

—— Helena Gumley-Mason , Lady

A tender, terrifying, poignant ride

—— O magazine

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