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Charles Holborne is targeted by the Kray Twins! Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Bailey, Michael Connelly and Robert Dugoni.
Nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems…
London, 1964
Life for Charles Holborne seems to be settling down. He has a steady girlfriend, is in demand at the courts, and is back in contact with his estranged family.
Unfortunately, though, he’s got on the wrong side of two of the most dangerous men in London: Ronnie and Reggie Kray.
A shock encounter leads to Charles taking on one of the most important briefs of his career.
But as old prejudices resurface and Charles’s past comes back to haunt him, it seems not only his reputation, but his life could be on the line…
Can Charles settle the score with the Kray Twins? Will he lay to rest the ghosts of the past?
Or will his defence of The Lighterman be the last case he ever takes...?
THE LIGHTERMAN is the third crime novel in an exciting historical series, the Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers – gritty, hard-boiled mysteries set in 1960s London.
‘an excellent thriller, with the Kray twins providing a palpable sense of menace in the background, great action on the river and some gripping courtroom drama' – Crime Review
‘Vivid, gripping and authentic storytelling… Simon Michael’s best thriller yet’ – Robert Daws
‘There is a hint of John le Carré in this tough legal thriller that packs a punch as the reader is swept along towards a fascinating conclusion' – Dorset Book Detective
‘highly recommended’ – Hugh Bicheno
‘another accomplished and riveting legal thriller from an author that is fast becoming the master of the genre' – Reflections of a Reader
‘a terrifically absorbing read' – The Last Word Book Review
‘Heart-stopping crime drama from the author who lays down the laws of thriller writing’ – Mark Mayes
‘a truly riveting read with plenty of thrills. The author has created a really likeable protagonist that will appeal to readers and will have them becoming fans of the series in no time' – By The Letter Book Reviews
‘a well written page turner strengthened by its setting within the rarefied world of the courts of law' – Never Imitate Blog
THE CHARLES HOLBORNE LEGAL THRILLERS SERIES
BOOK ONE: The Brief
BOOK TWO: An Honest Man
BOOK THREE: The Lighterman
BOOK FOUR: Corrupted
BOOK FIVE: The Waxwork Corpse
BOOK SIX: Force of Evil
BOOK SEVEN: The Final Shot
BOOK EIGHT: Nothing But The Truth
Genre: Mystery
Nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems…
London, 1964
Life for Charles Holborne seems to be settling down. He has a steady girlfriend, is in demand at the courts, and is back in contact with his estranged family.
Unfortunately, though, he’s got on the wrong side of two of the most dangerous men in London: Ronnie and Reggie Kray.
A shock encounter leads to Charles taking on one of the most important briefs of his career.
But as old prejudices resurface and Charles’s past comes back to haunt him, it seems not only his reputation, but his life could be on the line…
Can Charles settle the score with the Kray Twins? Will he lay to rest the ghosts of the past?
Or will his defence of The Lighterman be the last case he ever takes...?
THE LIGHTERMAN is the third crime novel in an exciting historical series, the Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers – gritty, hard-boiled mysteries set in 1960s London.
‘an excellent thriller, with the Kray twins providing a palpable sense of menace in the background, great action on the river and some gripping courtroom drama' – Crime Review
‘Vivid, gripping and authentic storytelling… Simon Michael’s best thriller yet’ – Robert Daws
‘There is a hint of John le Carré in this tough legal thriller that packs a punch as the reader is swept along towards a fascinating conclusion' – Dorset Book Detective
‘highly recommended’ – Hugh Bicheno
‘another accomplished and riveting legal thriller from an author that is fast becoming the master of the genre' – Reflections of a Reader
‘a terrifically absorbing read' – The Last Word Book Review
‘Heart-stopping crime drama from the author who lays down the laws of thriller writing’ – Mark Mayes
‘a truly riveting read with plenty of thrills. The author has created a really likeable protagonist that will appeal to readers and will have them becoming fans of the series in no time' – By The Letter Book Reviews
‘a well written page turner strengthened by its setting within the rarefied world of the courts of law' – Never Imitate Blog
THE CHARLES HOLBORNE LEGAL THRILLERS SERIES
BOOK ONE: The Brief
BOOK TWO: An Honest Man
BOOK THREE: The Lighterman
BOOK FOUR: Corrupted
BOOK FIVE: The Waxwork Corpse
BOOK SIX: Force of Evil
BOOK SEVEN: The Final Shot
BOOK EIGHT: Nothing But The Truth
Genre: Mystery
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