The First 48 Hours

the twisting new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller

Simon Kernick

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Headline Book Publishing
15 August 2024

Crime & Mystery; Thriller & suspense

A WOMAN IS SNATCHED FROM THE STREET.

AND IN THE FIRST 48 HOURS, EVERY SECOND COUNTS . . .

'Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!' HARLAN COBEN

'Great plots, great characters, great action' LEE CHILD

'An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride' PETER JAMES

'Compulsive...this is Kernick at his best' THE SUN

'Expertly crafted...a vivid, high-octane page-turner' THE GUARDIAN

A COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE

He's a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits?

A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER

She's a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child?

A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIME

They have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives?

FOR EACH OF THEM, THE FIRST 48 HOURS MAY ALSO BE THEIR LAST . . .

Praise for Simon Kernick:

'One of Britain's top thriller writers' THE SUN

'That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again.' THE TIMES

'Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thriller' SUNDAY EXPRESS

'Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best' DAILY MIRROR

By: Simon Kernick
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9781472292421
ISBN 10: 1472292421
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 15 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Simon Kernick is a number one bestseller and one of the UK's most popular thriller writers, with huge hits including KILL A STRANGER, GOOD COP BAD COP, RELENTLESS, THE LAST 10 SECONDS, SIEGE and the BONE FIELD series.

Reviews for The First 48 Hours: the twisting new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller

Compulsive ... loaded with dark humour, this is Kernick at his best * THE SUN * The plot twists and turns towards a conclusion that is impossible to predict * My Weekly * The master of the full-throttle thriller returns with a frenetic tale ... an action-packed adventure to race through. * BEST * Three seemingly unconnected stories are masterfully intertwined...this nerve-jangling read will have you turning pages late into the night. * WOMAN'S OWN * Get set for a thrill ride * CRIME MONTHLY * A master of the neat, fast-moving thriller ... entertaining and readable, this novel would be an excellent holiday read. * LITERARY REVIEW * Expertly crafted...a vivid, high-octane page-turner * THE GUARDIAN * A gripping countdown thriller with jay-dropping plot twists. * WOMAN’S WEEKLY * A gripping countdown thriller with jaw-dropping twists * WOMAN *