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Die of Shame

The Number One Sunday Times bestseller

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Die of Shame

By: Mark Billingham
Narrated by: Mark Billingham
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 THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

You never know who's watching . . .

Every Monday evening, six people gather in a smart North London house to talk about addiction. There they share their deepest secrets: stories of lies, regret, and above all, shame.

Then one of them is killed - and it's clear one of the circle was responsible.

Detective Inspector Nicola Tanner quickly finds her investigation hampered by the strict confidentiality that binds these people and their therapist together. So what could be shameful enough to cost someone their life?

And how do you find the truth when denial and deception are second nature to all of your suspects?

Full of betrayal, deceit and suspense, Die of Shame is the spectacular thriller from Sunday Times bestseller Mark Billingham.

'Mark Billingham is one of the greatest writers in any genre' Steve Cavanagh Crime Crime Thrillers Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense

Critic Reviews

Perfectly pitched and elegantly plotted, it has all Billingham's hallmarks, and should not be missed
One of his most unconventional, intriguing and entertaining books (Jake Kerridge)
Intense, voyeuristic and loaded with popular culture, this unashamed good read is sure to prove a hit.
An awesome thriller
This is an intriguing set up, involving a cast of suspects where everyone has something to hide (Joan Smith)
An insightful study into the darkness of addiction, driven by strong characters, and dripping with the black humour that's Billingham's trademark
The interplay between the six [characters] is highly entertaining
One of the best crime novels of the year so far. Shocking, frightening, gripping
Confirmation that Mark Billingham is now one of the most assured thriller writers around
Mark Billingham is a very clever writer and all the characters in this book are rounded and credible
Die of Shame is a brilliant compassionate study of dysfunction... this is a very kind, very funny, very troubling book
Gritty, thought provoking and utterly addictive - Die of Shame is an absolute must read for all crime fiction fans
A must read for Billingham fans or those keen to experience a gritty novel with heart and honesty
A terrific and unconventional addition to Billingham's oeuvre
Jaw-dropping twists and turns that herald the climax of this immensely entertaining, masterfully constructed novel
A chilling story
A great standalone novel
This is a read-till-you-drop psychological mystery driven by some of the most intriguing characters you'll meet
All stars
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Engaging book with good narration but let down by an ending which seemed as though author had run out of puff

Good except ending

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I had the murderer all wrong which annoyed me . The story is constructed well with plenty of distractions from the guilty. It is wrapped up well. A very satisfying murder mystery

Guilty ?

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I could not recommend this book. The story is incredible, the characters are wooden and incredible, and the narration does not improve matters.

Save your money

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Struggled with it, just wasn't my type of book. Narrative did not help. I could see it grabbing some readers who like group therapy.

Didn't finish

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Seventy odd chapters but it started getting tiresome long before that. The detectives in the story were somewhat of a non event and, there was no end. It just stopped. It was like the writer had nowhere to go and didn't know how to finish the story.

No Ending

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