David Hodges

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VENOM ON THE LEVELS an addictive crime thriller full of twists

Beschreibung

The world's deadliest spider. A detective terrified of the creatures. A ruthless psychopath who will use her fears against her.Detective Kate Hamblin is called out to a reported theft at Moat House in the marshy wilds of the Somerset Levels. The evidence points to a random break-in by a passing vagrant - but when she questions the wealthy homeowner, Professor Dunbar, and his warring family, Kate realizes there's more to this burglary than meets the eye.Professor Dunbar is a world-famous arachnologist. His extensive collection of live tropical spiders includes the world's deadliest specimen, a Brazilian wandering spider, whose bite is instantly fatal. He's named her Martha.Then a family member is found dying in agony in the professor's laboratory. It appears to be a tragic accident when it's discovered Martha has escaped from her supposedly secure tank. But Kate is not so sure.Could there be a killer on the loose?Kate is terrified of spiders because of a traumatic childhood experience. But she's hunting a killer who uses the creatures to pursue a deadly agenda. Can she survive long enough to unmask a murderer . . . and avoid the spider's lethal bite?

Autor

David Hodges served in the Thames Valley Police, from the rank of Constable to Superintendent, retiring after thirty years with the force. During that time, he gained wide experience in numerous operational and management roles, including both urban and rural policing, membership of the tactical Support Group, an authorised firearms and public order unit, and departmental and operational command. Prior to his retirement, he was appointed the force Press, Public Relations Officer and completed his career as the head of Corporate Communication. A prolific writer, with fifteen crime novels published so far, including ten in his Somerset Murder Series, David is a member of the Society of Authors, the Crime Writers and Crime Readers Associations and International Thriller Writers. An active supporter of public libraries, and keenly interested in wildlife and the countryside, he is married, with two daughters and four grandchildren, and now lives in beautiful Pembrokeshire, where he can fully indulge his passion for writing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Joffe Books
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 331g
• ISBN-13: 9781804053270
• ISBN-10: 1804053279
• Artikelnr.: 64202684