Capital Punishment by Robert Wilson
A crime thriller to take you on a terrifying journey into London's dark side.
Like most of Wilson's novels, this one occupies the shadow territory between the crime novel and the intelligent thriller.. it's dark and powerful stuff. And the ending has a kick like a horse. * SPECTATOR *
Fast-moving and breathlessly exciting, this is the first of a series to feature Charles Boxer from award-winning author Robert Wilson. * IRISH INDEPENDENT *
Gripping from start to finish, this intricately plotted page-turner will keep you transfixed. * CHOICE *
Absolutely brilliant. * PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH *
Full of action and tension, a guaranteed great read from this CWA Gold Dagger winning author. * LOVEREADING.COM *
Wilson blends psychological intensity, constant action with a brilliantly intricate plot that will leave you gasping after the final page. * BITE THE BOOK *
[Robert Wilson's] hotter than ever... One killer of a crime caper. * NORTHERN ECHO *
Featuring a large cast of well-sketched players and a plethora of plot twists, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT shifts scenes briskly from London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Lahore. Mr. Wilson writes with elegant vigor as he describes the shoot-outs and emotional crescendos that result from the political and criminal intrigue at the heart of the book. * WALL STREET JOURNAL *
A genuine thriller and the first in a new series, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT is one of the best books in the genre to come along at the start of a new year... A brilliant beginning for what is sure to be a very exciting and worthwhile series indeed. * REVIEWINGTHEEVIDENCE.COM *
Featuring a large cast of well-sketched players and a plethora of plot twists, Capital Punishment shifts scenes briskly from London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Lahore. Wilson writes with elegant vigour as he describes the shoot-outs and emotional crescendos that result from the political and criminal intrigue at the heart of the book * WALL STREET JOURNAL *
It is a riveting read... Wilson writes with verve and panache * CATHOLIC HERALD *
A gripping and unsettling read * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
Lots of political intrigue and double-dealing make this a complex and tense thriller * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *
Fast-moving and breathlessly exciting, this is the first of a series to feature Charles Boxer from award-winning author Robert Wilson. * IRISH INDEPENDENT *
Gripping from start to finish, this intricately plotted page-turner will keep you transfixed. * CHOICE *
Absolutely brilliant. * PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH *
Full of action and tension, a guaranteed great read from this CWA Gold Dagger winning author. * LOVEREADING.COM *
Wilson blends psychological intensity, constant action with a brilliantly intricate plot that will leave you gasping after the final page. * BITE THE BOOK *
[Robert Wilson's] hotter than ever... One killer of a crime caper. * NORTHERN ECHO *
If you like dense, complex and internationally widespread thrillers, then Capital
Punishment is for you... Unputdownable.
Featuring a large cast of well-sketched players and a plethora of plot twists, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT shifts scenes briskly from London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Lahore. Mr. Wilson writes with elegant vigor as he describes the shoot-outs and emotional crescendos that result from the political and criminal intrigue at the heart of the book. * WALL STREET JOURNAL *
A genuine thriller and the first in a new series, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT is one of the best books in the genre to come along at the start of a new year... A brilliant beginning for what is sure to be a very exciting and worthwhile series indeed. * REVIEWINGTHEEVIDENCE.COM *
Featuring a large cast of well-sketched players and a plethora of plot twists, Capital Punishment shifts scenes briskly from London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Lahore. Wilson writes with elegant vigour as he describes the shoot-outs and emotional crescendos that result from the political and criminal intrigue at the heart of the book * WALL STREET JOURNAL *
It is a riveting read... Wilson writes with verve and panache * CATHOLIC HERALD *
A gripping and unsettling read * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
Lots of political intrigue and double-dealing make this a complex and tense thriller * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *
Robert Wilson has lived and worked around the world, including spells shipbroking, tourguiding, and exporting bathrooms to Nigeria. Eventually, Rob settled in Portugal, and turned to novels. Since then, he's written many acclaimed crime novels including the CWA Gold Dagger award winning A SMALL DEATH IN LISBON and the Falcón series, recently adapted for television. His first novel featuring Charlie Boxer, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT was shortlisted for CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger award. Find out more at www.robert-wilson.eu.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781409139027 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409139026 |
| Title | Capital Punishment |
| Author | Robert Wilson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2014-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2013 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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