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Deadly Reckoning
The Solanki and McQueen Crime Series (Book 3)
- Author
- Liz Mistry
- Narrator
- Blythe Jandoo
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 10 July 2025
- Run Time
- 11 hours 37 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
'A tense game of cat and mouse with a cleverly crafted plot and characters who leap off the page.' MARION TODD
'Smart and tense to the end, Deadly Reckoning has plot that pulsates with authenticity and grit' T. ORR MUNRO
A DEADLY DISCOVERY
Enjoying a rare day off, DS Jazzy Solanki’s peaceful spring walk is interrupted when a body is discovered along her path. Instinct tells her it’s not a coincidence.
A HIDDEN THREAT
Could Jazzy’s estranged, vengeful stepsister – consumed by grief over their brother’s death – be sending her a deadly message?
A RACE AGAINST TIME
Then a child goes missing. The crimes appear unrelated, but Jazzy’s gut insists there’s a sinister connection, one that points straight at her. With time running out, Jazzy and her team must uncover the truth before the killer finds them.
Readers love Deadly Reckoning:'Hard hitting crime' THE SUNDAY POST
'As a newcomer to Liz Mistry, I found this a gripping, page turning and slightly chilling read' SCOTTISH FIELD ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I highly recommend you put this 5 star book to the very top of your to be read pile – I promise you won't be disappointed'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Liz is a sublime author, and this series just ticks every box!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Exceptional'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is the third book in this series and they just keep getting better. I absolutely loved this book and literally could not put it down'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is a terrific read with a heart in your mouth finale'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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Praise for Liz Mistry:
'Page-turning and chilling' The Sun
'Hard hitting crime' The Sunday Post
'Riveting' The Post
'A tense game of cat and mouse with a cleverly crafted plot and characters who leap off the page.' Marion Todd
'The story was full of twists and was intense and immersive. A fantastic start to an intriguing new series’ Angela Marsons
‘A harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates “Northern Noir”. This is how a police procedural is done’ Nadine Matheson
'Smart and tense to the end, Deadly Reckoning has plot that pulsates with authenticity and grit' T. Orr Munro
'Packed with humour and grit, The Revenge Pact is a fantastic thriller told at a breakneck pace. Liz Mistry is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, and the Jazz Queens might just be my favourite new detective duo' Tom Mead
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Details
- Author
- Liz Mistry
- Narrator
- Blythe Jandoo
- Duration
- 11 hours 37 minutes
- Release Date
- 10 July 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008686505
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: police procedural, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Psychological thriller, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Thriller / suspense fiction
Synopsis
Don't miss this gripping crime thriller, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Angela Marsons. 'A tense game of cat and mouse with a cleverly crafted plot and characters who leap off the page.' MARION TODD 'Smart and tense to the end, Deadly Reckoning has plot that pulsates with authenticity and grit' T. ORR MUNRO A DEADLY DISCOVERY Enjoying a rare day off, DS Jazzy Solanki’s peaceful spring walk is interrupted when a body is discovered along her path. Instinct tells her it’s not a coincidence. A HIDDEN THREAT Could Jazzy’s estranged, vengeful stepsister – consumed by grief over their brother’s death – be sending her a deadly message? A RACE AGAINST TIME Then a child goes missing. The crimes appear unrelated, but Jazzy’s gut insists there’s a sinister connection, one that points straight at her. With time running out, Jazzy and her team must uncover the truth before the killer finds them. Readers love Deadly Reckoning: 'Hard hitting crime' THE SUNDAY POST 'As a newcomer to Liz Mistry, I found this a gripping, page turning and slightly chilling read' SCOTTISH FIELD ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I highly recommend you put this 5 star book to the very top of your to be read pile – I promise you won't be disappointed'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Liz is a sublime author, and this series just ticks every box!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Exceptional'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is the third book in this series and they just keep getting better. I absolutely loved this book and literally could not put it down'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a terrific read with a heart in your mouth finale'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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