A Wash of Black

"Pacy … full of deceit, suspicion and revenge" TM LOGAN Film star Anna Symons is found dead on an ice rink in Manchester, recreating a scene from a blockbuster she starred in years ago. DI Erika Piper, having only recently returned to work after suffering a near-fatal attack herself, finds she must once again prove her worth as the hunt for the media-dubbed 'Blood Ice Killer’ intensifies. But when another body is found and, this time, the killer issues a personal threat, Erika must put aside her demons to crack the case, or suffer the deadly consequences. A Wash of Black is book 1 in the DI Erika Piper series. REAL READERS LOVE CHRIS McDONALD ‘I have been reading crime novels for over 50 years and this is one of the best’ ?????????? ‘It was impossible to put down’ ?????????? ‘At last, a book that its worth having insomnia for’ ?????????? ‘A spine-tingling, clever and intricately woven game of cat and mouse – will surprise you in the best possible way!’ ?????????? ‘Watch this guy, he’s headed among the big names of crime writing’ ?????????? ‘The twist at the end is great. Honestly I didn’t see it coming’ ?????????? ‘A great story line with strong characters and a plot that kept you gripped’ ?????????? ‘I can’t wait to read the other 2 in the series!’ ?????????? ‘One of those "I'll just read one more chapter" books’ ?????????? ‘Chris clearly understands how the police process works’ ?????????? ‘Erika Piper is a great new character, and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time in her head’ ?????????? ‘Compelling and gritty’ ?????????? ‘Highly recommended for fans of Rachel Abbott, Mark Edwards and LJ Ross’ ?????????? ‘Chilling and fast paced with lots of twists’ ?????????? ‘I’ve already pre-ordered the next in the series’ ?????????? ‘Fast flowing, totally addictive storytelling’ ?????????? ‘Love that it is set in Manchester’ ?????????? ‘The writing blew me away, left me breathless and hoping that book two in the series will be coming soon (no pressure Chris!)’ ?????????? ‘Absorbing and adrenaline fuelled from the opening pages’ ?????????? ‘This is the perfect book for lovers of crime everywhere’ ?????????? ‘It would be a travesty if this isn't picked up by Netflix’ ??????????