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The Pain of Strangers
(2022)(The first book in the CSI Eddie Collins series)
A novel by Andrew Barrett
If you're looking for the first book the CSI Eddie Collins series, The Third Rule has been replaced by The Pain of Strangers. The Third Rule will be undergoing a make-over soon with a new cast of characters, and will be classed as a stand-alone thriller in Andrew Barrett's catalogue of titles, and not associated with the Eddie Collins series any longer.
Crime Scene Investigator, Eddie Collins, always followed the evidence to the truth. Now, he’s running from justice, and running for his life.
Eddie Collins was a brilliant CSI who became an instant hero for tackling an armed robber. He almost died that night. And many times since then he wished he had.Four years later, riots erupt as a new government unleashes a cruel and fallible death penalty known as The Rules. Meanwhile, a hit and run driver kills Eddie’s son. Eddie blames himself and his hero status dissolves into a drunken wreckage.
Though devastated, he is determined to find his son’s killer, and in a display of his former brilliance, discovers the driver’s identity. But he also uncovers so much more.
His only mistake is not keeping the evidence and his fury to himself.
Broadcast as a murderer and sentenced to a Rule Three death, Eddie must confront his past, chased by a government killer and by a detective who loves slaughtering criminals.
Can Eddie avenge his son, expose the government, and still save himself?
If you like fast-paced and gripping crime thrillers with a strong forensic element, you'll love Andrew Barrett's The Third Rule. It will appeal to fans of authors like Kathy Reichs, Robert Bryndza and Angela Marsons.
To experience Eddie’s battle to uncover the lies they told, buy The Third Rule now.
What people say about The Third Rule
I am now on my 3rd Andrew Barrett book and reading it with equal relish....a complete convert!
A gripping and moving masterpiece
This was one of those books that I couldn't put down
My kindle came with me everywhere so I could catch another chapter or even paragraph
An absolutely brilliant book, fast paced from the start!
Frighteningly realistic
This is a chilling and all too realistic vision of the British Legal system as could worryingly happen in today's haphazard political climate
Andrew Barrett has become one of my favourite authors and I have just purchased 'Black by Rose' to read very soon
An excellent read. One of those books you can’t put down. A great story and well written -look forward to more similar
TV DRAMA, PLEASE. NOW!
It’s been a long while since I finished a book, and then sat there for a few minutes reflecting on the story I’ve just read.
Also available by Andrew Barrett:
The Third Rule - CSI Eddie Collins 1
Black by Rose - CSI Eddie Collins 2
Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3
Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4
The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5
This Side of Death - CSI Eddie Collins 6
The Lift - An Eddie Collins Short Story
The Note - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Lock - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Crew - An Eddie Collins Novella
A Long Time Dead - Roger Conniston 1
Stealing Elgar - Roger Conniston 2
No More Tears - Roger Conniston 3
The End of Lies – a psychological thriller with teeth
Genre: Mystery
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