The Tattoo Thief

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What to expect

A policeman on his first murder case
A tattoo artist with a deadly secret
And a twisted serial killer sharpening his blades to kill again...

When Brighton tattoo artist Marni Mullins discovers a flayed body, newly-promoted DI Francis Sullivan needs her help. There's a serial killer at large, slicing tattoos from his victims' bodies while they're still alive. Marni knows the tattooing world like the back of her hand, but has her own reasons to distrust the police. So when she identifies the killer's next target, will she tell Sullivan or go after the Tattoo Thief alone?

Read by Candida Gubbins
(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018

Critics Review

Edgy and ice cool - Marni Mullins is my kind of heroine!
Marnie Riches

User Reviews

Book 4.5
Narration 5.0
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I found this to have an original plot line, a bit gruesome in parts in the description of flaying a human while they are alive to remove the tattoos from the victims. I enjoyed each of the characters having hidden agendas, all wanting to catch the killer but each wanting something different from the outcome of this case, which get in the way of the investigation. There are many hold your breath moments, and surprises along the way as expected from a crime thriller, but the inventiveness of the crimes makes this stand out in the crowd.

The Tattoo Thief is a book I won’t forget in a hurry. Its dynamic, dark, disturbing and gripping story makes this book hard to put down.
The characters are all multi faceted and bring their own stories to the plot, adding an extra dimension. This is an exceptional debut thriller and one I can’t recommend highly enough
happychappy 15/01/2024
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I thought this was brilliant!
Not too many characters, and I enjoyed getting to know every one of them.
Maybe not for the squeamish, as had detailed descriptions of murder victims. Also a little swearing, but this was in context and not just swearing for swearing sake.
This was set in Brighton, where I frequently holiday. I do find that I have a better connection when I can picture the setting of a book.
A great, fast paced plot. I'm looking forward to reading the second in the series.
Julie7 01/05/2023

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