{"product_id":"lighterman-book-simon-michael-9781913028770","title":"The Lighterman","description":"\u003cb\u003eCharles Holborne is targeted by the Kray Twins  Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Bailey, Michael Connelly and Robert Dugoni. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNothing is ever as straightforward as it seems...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLondon, 1964 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLife for Charles Holborne seems to be settling down. He has a steady girlfriend, is in demand at the courts, and is back in contact with his estranged family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnfortunately, though, he's got on the wrong side of two of the most dangerous men in London: Ronnie and Reggie Kray. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA shock encounter leads to Charles taking on one of the most important briefs of his career. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut as old prejudices resurface and Charles's past comes back to haunt him, it seems not only his reputation, but his life could be on the line... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan Charles settle the score with the Kray Twins? Will he lay to rest the ghosts of the past? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOr will his defence of The Lighterman be the last case he ever takes...?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE LIGHTERMAN is the third crime novel in an exciting historical series, the Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers - gritty, hard-boiled mysteries set in 1960s London.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'an excellent thriller, with the Kray twins providing a palpable sense of menace in the background, great action on the river and some gripping courtroom drama' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrime Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Vivid, gripping and authentic storytelling... Simon Michael's best thriller yet' - \u003cb\u003eRobert Daws\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'There is a hint of John le Carr  in this tough legal thriller that packs a punch as the reader is swept along towards a fascinating conclusion' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorset Book Detective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'highly recommended' - \u003cb\u003eHugh Bicheno\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'another accomplished and riveting legal thriller from an author that is fast becoming the master of the genre' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eReflections of a Reader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'a terrifically absorbing read' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Last Word Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Heart-stopping crime drama from the author who lays down the laws of thriller writing' - \u003cb\u003eMark Mayes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'a truly riveting read with plenty of thrills. The author has created a really likeable protagonist that will appeal to readers and will have them becoming fans of the series in no time' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy The Letter Book Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'a well written page turner strengthened by its setting within the rarefied world of the courts of law' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNever Imitate Blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE CHARLES HOLBORNE LEGAL THRILLERS SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK ONE: The Brief\u003cbr\u003eBOOK TWO: An Honest Man\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOK THREE: The Lighterman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK FOUR: Corrupted\u003cbr\u003eBOOK FIVE: The Waxwork Corpse\u003cbr\u003eBOOK SIX: Force of Evil\u003cbr\u003eBOOK SEVEN: The Final Shot\u003cbr\u003eBOOK EIGHT: Nothing But The Truth\u003cbr\u003eBOOK NINE: Death, Adjourned\u003cbr\u003eBOOK TEN: The Fall Guy","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49522156962065,"sku":"GOR010722824","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49570652160273,"sku":"GOR010221552","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50530114830609,"sku":"CIN1913028771VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52667404779793,"sku":"GOR011892879","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53037041516817,"sku":"NIN9781913028770","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1913028771.jpg?v=1775904805","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/lighterman-book-simon-michael-9781913028770","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}