The Man on the Street by Trevor Wood

The Man on the Street by Trevor Wood

Introducing the most unforgettable investigator of 2020. Gritty, Newcastle-set crime for fans of Ian Rankin and Robert Galbraith

Fresh, original, authentic and gritty - should be an instant classic * Lee Child *
What more do you want from a debut than a unique protagonist and a cracking plotline? A smart, thought-provoking crime read with bags of heart and humanity -- Mari Hannah
The story races along at a cracking pace, lots of tension in the twists and turns, and Jimmy is hugely engaging and complexIt's a rare skill to develop a sympathetic character with such a chequered history for whom one so wants a happy ending. A deeply satisfying read -- Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange
Intricate, expertly paced with a shocking conclusion. The dialogue is on-point, the narrative is flawless and Jimmy is a character you root for from page one. Believe me when I say this, Trevor Wood has a bright future in the world of crime fiction. Simply superb -- M W Craven, author of The Puppet Show
I can safely say it will be huge . . . Flying through it. It's a brilliant read and I love Jimmy -- Patricia Gibney
A superbly written trip through the shadows of my hometown with a unique protagonist as a tour guide -- Robert Scragg
Superb and going to make serious waves. Love it -- Rob Parker
Brings a fresh voice and a totally original perspective to the 'detective as outsider'. A homeless man, traumatised and violent, makes an unusual hero, but a hero with wit and courage who will win readers' hearts -- Isabelle Grey
I've just finished The Man on the Street, and I hugely enjoyed it. Wood is the real thing. I recently read the last Rebus, and it absolutely stands up to that level. It's smart, witty, compassionate and real, and the dialogue is brilliant. It's a fine thriller with something to say - and it feels like a blast of fresh air in the genre -- Stef Penney, author of The Tenderness of Wolves
Wood's vivid evocation of Newcastle takes us into the depths of the city, and through Jimmy - our unlikely investigator - delivers an unsparing examination of life on the streets * Val McDermid *

The characters are great and the descriptions of life on the streets are heartbreakingly convincing

* Literary Review *
An impressive debut, offering unsentimental insights into the everyday lives of people who end up on the streets * Sunday Times *
Wood has done his research to create a credible and compassionate tale of society's most marginalised. Crime fans will welcome the arrival of Sherlock Homeless * Sunday Times Crime Club (Star Pick) *
Solid plotting, strong characterisation and a likable and sympathetic protagonist add up to an assured debut * Guardian *
Wood's vivid evocation of Newcastle takes us into the depths of the city, and through Jimmy - our unlikely investigator - delivers an unsparing examination of life on the streets * Val McDermid *

Trevor Wood has lived in Newcastle for twenty-five years and considers himself an adopted Geordie. He's a successful playwright who has also worked as a journalist and spin-doctor for the City Council. Prior to that he served in the Royal Navy for sixteen years. Trevor holds an MA in Creative Writing (Crime Fiction) from UEA. The Man on the Street, his first novel, was published to widespread critical acclaim and won the 2020 CWA New Blood Dagger. One Way Street is his second novel.

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ISBN 13	9781787478367
ISBN 10	178747836X
Title	The Man on the Street
Author	Trevor Wood
Series	Jimmy Mullen Newcastle Crime Thriller
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quercus Publishing
Year published	2020-03-19
Number of pages	432
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.