Woman of State

Power comes at a price in this sharp, smart political thriller – perfect for fans of Charles Cumming and Mick Herron. Somebody knows where the bodies are buried… Newly-appointed Minister of State Anne-Marie Gallagher appears to have an unblemished record. Only she knows the truth. In the early 1990s, she was embroiled in the IRA’s violent past, and integral to a mission which went disastrously wrong. So far, skeletons have remained in their closets. But, unknown to Anne-Marie, DCI Jon Carne has just received an anonymous tip-off. The co-ordinates lead Carne to a body – badly decomposed after twenty-five years underground. When news of the discovery reaches Westminster, Anne-Marie knows that she is at risk of being exposed. And with Carne closing in, there’s not much time for the new minister to decide how far she’ll go to keep her past where it belongs… ‘A stunning debut novel from a top TV producer, A Secret Worth Killing For takes us from the back streets of Belfast during the Troubles to power and parliament in London. It could not be more timely.’ – Gavin Esler In this historical fiction, the suspense and thrillers are not just elements of the story, but they are the very fabric that weaves the narrative together. The military and war backdrop serves as a stark reminder of the past, and the best of literary prowess is employed to bring the characters to life. For fans of Sue Bentley (We Other), Giles Milton (The Perfect Corpse), Robert Peston (The Whistleblower), John Grisham (The Exchange), and Imogen Robertson (Circle of Shadows).