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Into the Fire

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PRAISE FOR G. D. WRIGHT

'So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn't put it down' CLAIRE DOUGLAS

'Tense and emotional… A dark beating heart of a novel' GILLIAN McALLISTER

‘One of the most tense and gripping thrillers I've read in ages’ LISA JEWELL

'Reminded me of Broadchurch… An absolute rollercoaster' JENNIE GODFREY

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One heroic act rips a small town apart in this unmissable summer thriller, perfect for fans of Andrea Mara and Ann Cleeves.

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HE RUNS INTO THE FLAMES A HERO.

Steve thought he had left his troubled past behind. Living a quiet life with his wife and children, everything changes the night he rescues a baby from a burning house, becoming an unexpected national hero.

HE EMERGES FROM THE ASHES A SUSPECT.

But as the spotlight shines brighter, so does the scrutiny, and a shocking accusation is made – that Steve is the man responsible for an unsolved murder in Beachbrook years prior.

BUT WHICH ONE IS HE REALLY?

As his world unravels, public opinion is firmly divided. Steve pleads his innocence, but DS Sue Willmott is determined to get to the bottom of what really happened all those years ago.

After all, even heroes hide secrets of their own.

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PRAISE FOR INTO THE FIRE:

‘A relentlessly pacy, gripping, and deeply moving story with a twist that hits like a sledgehammer.' LISA JEWELL

'A gripping tale that explores the flip side of heroism, and a rollercoaster ride you will not want to get off!' JANICE HALLETT

'Move over, crime giants, there’s a new giant in town!' JO CALLAGHAN

‘A remarkable book. Genuinely gut-wrenching and never lets up on pace, plot or tension.’ M. W. CRAVEN

‘A novel that picks you up and sweeps you along to the most harrowing, devastating conclusion; I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ JACKIE KABLER

‘A tour-de-force of pace, nerve shredding tension, and heartbreaking emotional heft. Just astonishingly good!' NEIL LANCASTER

'A relentless surge of suspense from the first page to the shattering finale. G. D. Wright’s writing draws you in and doesn’t let go – an awe-inspiring talent.’ D. S. BUTLER

‘An emotional rollercoaster of a thriller with a shocking finale.’ SARAH CLARKE

Critics Review

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‘Amazingly fearless and a pure adrenaline ride! When it gets its claws into you, you'll be gasping for air.’ LISA JEWELL

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'A beautifully written, emotional thriller about loss and consequences. So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn’t put it down.' CLAIRE DOUGLAS

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'Tense and emotional… A dark beating heart of a novel' GILLIAN McALLISTER

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'What an absolute rollercoaster ride. Reminded me of Broadchurch, with its small town feel and its taut, propulsive plot.' JENNIE GODFREY

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‘A relentlessly pacy, gripping, and deeply moving story with a twist that hits like a sledgehammer.' LISA JEWELL

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'A gripping tale that explores the flip side of heroism, and a rollercoaster ride you will not want to get off!' JANICE HALLETT

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'Such humane and compelling writing. Move over, crime giants, there’s a new giant in town!' JO CALLAGHAN

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‘A remarkable book. Genuinely gut-wrenching.’ M. W. CRAVEN

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‘Picks you up and sweeps you along to the most harrowing, devastating conclusion.’ JACKIE KABLER

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‘A tour-de-force of pace, nerve shredding tension.' NEIL LANCASTER

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‘An emotional gut-punch of a book.’ JOHN SUTHERLAND

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'If you only read one book this year, Into the Fire has to be it.' GRAHAM BARTLETT

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'A relentless surge of suspense from the first page to the shattering finale.’ D. S. BUTLER

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‘Emotional and searing.’ S. M. GOVETT

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‘An emotional rollercoaster with a shocking finale.’ SARAH CLARKE

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‘An utterly compelling human story that doesn’t let go.' STUART DODD

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‘A powerful, deeply emotional and gripping crime drama.' LISA TIMONEY

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‘My jaw was on the floor. A masterclass… Simply brilliant.’ A. A. CHAUDHURI

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‘Exceptional and gripping storytelling.’ JO LEEVERS

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'Pace and high-octane drama which will have readers breathless.’ L.V. MATTHEWS

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'Tense, gripping and hard to put down – another G. D. Wright belter.' SARAH TURNER

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‘A compelling, human, heart-wrenching read that I couldn't put down!’ RUTH IRONS

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‘A gripping read from start to finish.’ RHIANNON BARNSLEY

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