Dark Objects
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4.7 • 14 Ratings
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Publisher Description
**Don't miss out on the gripping new thriller featuring Laughton Rees and Tannahill Khan, THE CLEARING – OUT NOW**
‘Count to three,’ her mother told her, the last words she would ever speak.
An Impossible Crime Scene
A wealthy woman is found brutally murdered in the locked fortress of her London mansion. Surrounding her are four mysterious objects, including a book on forensics by Dr Laughton Rees.
An Inescapable Past
As a teenager, Laughton’s life was destroyed after witnessing her mother’s brutal murder. Now a mother herself and forensic analyst, she is an expert on how to read crime scenes – but never works live cases.
An Uncatchable Killer
Pressured by the lead detective to help with the investigation, Laughton begins to realise that the objects left by the body are not just about the victim, they’re also about her. Her childhood was destroyed by one killer. Now she must catch another before her daughter’s is destroyed too.
PRAISE FOR DARK OBJECTS
‘There are times when I read another author’s novel and it’s so darn good I just want to put down my own pen and retire because I can’t match it. This is that book.’ TESS GERRITSEN
‘An intense, compelling page-turner.’ STEVE CAVANAGH
‘The pacing is superb and as the suspense ratchets up you will find it impossible to put the book down.’ PETER ROBINSON
‘A stunning novel! Part wily procedural, part relentless psychological thriller, Dark Objects will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.’ JEFFERY DEAVER
‘It’s intelligent, insanely paced and brimming with fresh ideas – I doubt I’ll read a better book this year.’ M.W. CRAVEN
‘A gripping, action-packed story filled with twists and tension.’ STEPH BROADRIBB
About the author
Simon Toyne is the bestselling author of the Sanctus trilogy: Sanctus, The Key and The Tower. He wrote Sanctus after quitting his job as a TV executive to focus on writing. It was the biggest selling debut thriller of 2011 in the UK and an international bestseller. His books have been translated into 27 languages and published in over 50 countries. The Boy Who Saw is the second book in a new series of epic thrillers that will span the world and centre around the enigmatic Solomon Creed.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
British author Toyne, who has produced some offbeat thrillers (the Sanctus trilogy), may have found his true calling with this excellent police procedural. Det. Chief Insp. Tannahill Khan of the North London Murder Squad investigates when a wealthy woman is stabbed to death in her home and her husband can't be found. The body is staged with several mysterious objects placed around it, including the book How to Process a Murder by Laughton Rees. That Laughton is the daughter of Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Rees immediately adds an unwanted complication to Tannahill's inquiry. As it becomes evident that the killer's actions are directed in part toward Laughton, Tannahill brings her into the case as a consultant, not only to provide fresh insight but also to protect her from a deranged murderer who may be connected to her own painful past. Tannahill and Laughton make a superb investigative team, and how Tannahill deals with the prejudice he encounters ("When I was growing up I was called all sorts—Paki, camel jockey, raghead. My dad was Pakistani, you see, Irish mum but I got his skin and hair") helps illuminate his character. A skilled storyteller, Toyne has upped his game with this one.
Customer Reviews
Dark Objects
By far the best book I have read in years, gripping, suspenseful , with engaging characters and cleverly mastered plot lines. Well written throughout.
Would very much like to see this serialised, I feel the author could run with this.
Well deserved 5 star. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
A great page turner
Another fine novel from Mr Toyne. Moving away from the Solomon Creed adventures, Toyne brings us to present day London with two new characters in DCI Khan and Dr Laughton Rees and a riveting mystery involving a killer with a purpose and a message. Politically current and rich with a real post-pandemic world feel; something the killer uses to their advantage. Many twists and some jaw dropping reveals, albeit with a final act that does require some suspension of belief. Regardless, the characters have depth and their paths are woven well through the intricate plotting. Overall a very enjoyable book - couldn’t put it down and read it in one day. For me, that’s a sign of a very satisfying story. Didn’t give it a five star rating due to the final act being a little disappointing, but no less enjoyable.