Augustine Boyle lays in a hospital bed, the killer Alaaldin Hussein is on the loose. The team is in disarray. We left them last Summer picking up the pieces of a killing spree that had terrorised a city. This Summer doesn't look any better. The team of detectives have one thing and one thing only on their minds. It's capturing the killer. But there are so many dynamics to take into account. Their ex-leader has been seriously imjured.

Will he pull through? They have a new leader. How will he keep their focus on the job? Written by accomplished author Steven Thompson, BRUTAL is thrilling from start to finish. The author takes us on a journey in his own style. With a degree in Linguistics from Lancaster University and a series of ghost-written books under his belt, Steven Thompson delivers his third novel. Enjoy! Praise for INITAL - "I really like the characters in this book, very different and quirky but believable. very often crime thrillers are all about the villain but this book had you getting into the mindset of the detective. it was really well written and quite addictive. I eagerly await the follow up because I really want to see how Augustine develops.

" "Really well written crime thriller! You can completely imagine the characters and become invested in their stories. I can't wait for the sequel as could not put this book down!!".