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  • Published: 17 October 2016
  • ISBN: 9781405913843
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 512

Between the Crosses



Another sophisticated and brilliantly crafted crime novel, featuring Afghan army veteran and Detective Constable Joseph Stark.

No longer a trainee but a freshly-minted Detective Constable, Joseph Stark finds himself working a double homicide. Thomas and Mary Chase were shot dead in their London home, and first impressions are that this is a burglary-gone-bad.

But Stark is unconvinced. Burglary-Murders are usually a tragic case of unfortunate timing, but this felt like something else entirely. And when evidence arises to link this murder to a twenty year old cold case the hunt is well and truly on.

Following If I Should Die this second novel starring Joseph Stark continues to deliver pitch perfect characterization and complex plotting.

  • Published: 17 October 2016
  • ISBN: 9781405913843
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 512

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Praise for Between the Crosses

Stark is such a terrific hero

Sarah Hilary

A gripping murder story ... Frank brilliantly maintains a balance between the demands of a complex plot and his character's difficulty in returning to civilian life ... an accomplished first novel

Sunday Times on If I Should Die

Well researched and totally convincing, this is the first of several Stark books. Great news if they're as good as this

Sunday Mirror on If I Should Die

A very powerful novel. The writing is so good that it is difficult to believe that this is a debut

New Books Magazine on If I Should Die

A highly assured debut ... we'll look forward to the next

Crime Fiction Lover on If I Should Die

A great debut introducing an unusual lead character - I'm looking forward to reading more in the series - 5*s

Novel Heights on If I Should Die

Brilliantly written

Oodals Blog on If I Should Die