Insidious Intent

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Number one bestseller, Val McDermid returns with her pulse-pounding, suspenseful new novel featuring two of the most distinctive and iconic characters in crime fiction: Tony Hill and Carol Jordan.

When charred human remains are discovered in the driver's seat of a burning car, DCI Carol Jordan and psychological profiler Tony Hill are brought in to investigate. They soon discover that what appeared to be a terrible accident is, in fact, murder. Delving deeper into the case, they begin the dangerous hunt for a most sinister killer with the power to inflict untold fear and pain on their victims . . .

Discover the latest thrilling novel from the inimitable Queen of Crime, Val McDermidNumber one bestseller, Val McDermid returns with her pulse-pounding, suspenseful new novel featuring two of the most distinctive and iconic characters in crime fiction: Tony Hill and Carol Jordan.

When charred human remains are discovered in the driver's seat of a burning car, DCI Carol Jordan and psychological profiler Tony Hill are brought in to investigate. They soon discover that what appeared to be a terrible accident is, in fact, murder. Delving deeper into the case, they begin the dangerous hunt for a most sinister killer with the power to inflict untold fear and pain on their victims . . .

Discover the latest thrilling novel from the inimitable Queen of Crime, Val McDermid
What superlatives are there left to describe the phenomenon that is the multi award-winning McDermid? - Daily Mail

McDermid's expertly juggled plotlines and masterful handling of pace and tension tick all the best boxes - Guardian

An incredibly suspenseful thriller, elegantly plotted with smartly drawn characters and fascinating detail - Sunday Mirror on Out of Bounds

It is evident in her 30th novel that her mastery of the crime has matured well - Sunday Express on Out of Bounds

Her books combine ironclad storytelling technique, cogent commentaries on modern society and an attitude to the crime genre's long history that is both interrogative and innovative . . . we are reminded that the new Queen of Crime is still at the top of her game - Independent on Out of Bounds