Author(s): Matthew Frank

Crime and Thrillers

Another sophisticated and brilliantly crafted crime novel, featuring Afghan army veteran and Detective Constable Joseph Stark. Previously If I Should Die was the WINNER of the 2014-2015 Waverton Good Read Award. Other previous winners include Mark Haddon, Marina Lewycka, Tom Rob Smith and Rachel Joyce. *** 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. Praise for Matthew Frank: '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