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Uncommon Cruelty

(2018)
(The fourth book in the DI Gus McGuire Case series)
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'Liz Mistry is a terrific crime writer who knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats and

frantically turning the pages desperate to find out what happens next.' ★★★★★ Bookish Jottings Blog

‘I hope there's more to come from DI Gus McGuire, in my view he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Alex Cross and Lincoln Rhyme’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

'Liz Mistry manages to produce books that are not just cracking reads but also a social commentary on life.’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

D.I. Gus McGuire Book 4: Uncommon Cruelty



Families, Lies and Murder

A Missing Teen

DI Gus McGuire and his team are called in to investigate the disappearance of a teenage boy after his parents return from a weekend away, to find their home trashed and their son missing. But that is just the beginning. 

Two murdered girls  

As the investigation unfolds, Gus must discover what links a violent bikers’ gang, a Muslim youth group and a fundamentalist American based Christian church. 

Families with shocking secrets.

Gus and his team struggle to filter out the lies from the truth in order to find the killer and rescue the boy. But life gets more complicated when two cases from the past come back to haunt DI Gus McGuire and his DS, Alice Cooper.

Gus has a lot to juggle, but will he cope?

Readers love Uncommon Cruelty

Wow! what a compelling read. I love this authors style of writing. Gripping and powerful with a no nonsense approach’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

‘Another absolutely gripping read from an author who has very quickly become my favourite crime writer.’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

‘A fast paced race for the truth, with twists and surprises all over the place.’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

‘I love all her books. Her characters are so believable and the stories full of suspense and tension. A real page turner. I can't wait to start the next one.’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

Uncommon Cruelty is one of the best novels I have read this year so I have no hesitation in recommending it as a good read.’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

‘If you like your reads dark, disturbing and realistic, this is one for your reading list. I thought it was fab!’ ★★★★★ Carla Kovach Author

‘The aftermath of destroyed families that would never be the same again just kept growing as the pieces were fitted together, concluding with a devastating end!Utter brilliance!’ Amazon Reader

Other books in the DI Gus McGuire series: Unquiet Souls, Uncoiled Lies, Uncommon Cruelty, Unspoken Truths, Unseen Evil, Unbound Ties 



The DS Nikki Parekh series: Last Request, Broken Silence, Dark Memories


Genre: Mystery

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