{"product_id":"9781405913836","title":"Between the Crosses by Matthew Frank","description":"Between the Crosses is another sophisticated and brilliantly crafted crime novel, featuring Afghan army veteran and Detective Constable Joseph Stark.   First book If I Should Die was the WINNER of the 2014-2015 Waverton Good Read Award. Previous winners include Mark Haddon, Marina Lewycka, Tom Rob Smith and Rachel Joyce.   ***No longer a trainee but a freshly-minted Detective Constable, Joseph Stark finds himself working a double homicide. Thomas and Mary Chase were shot dead in their London home, and first impressions are that this is a burglary-gone-bad.   But Stark is unconvinced. Burglary-murders are usually a tragic case of unfortunate timing, but this feels like something else entirely. And when evidence arises to link this murder to a twenty year old cold case the hunt is well and truly on.   Following If I Should Die Joseph Stark's second investigation is a clever, action-packed and entertaining mystery.   Praise for Matthew Frank:'Stark is such a terrific hero'  Sarah Hilary'A gripping murder story . . . Frank brilliantly maintains a balance between the demands of a complex plot and his character's difficulty in returning to civilian life . . . an accomplished first novel'  Sunday Times on If I Should Die'Well researched and totally convincing, this is the first of several Stark books. Great news if they're as good as this'  Sunday Mirror on If I Should Die\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298944102773,"sku":"9781405913836","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781405913836.jpg?v=1762784425","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781405913836","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}