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    Zero: The unputdownable dystopian mystery
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    Zero: The unputdownable dystopian mystery

    By Matt Brolly

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    In the future, no crime will go unpunished

    After a major financial collapse, a zero tolerance policy results in the death penalty for all crimes. Society is organised around a gruesome ritual of punishment.

    When a judge is kidnapped, and a ransom note demands the release of all prisoners awaiting execution, Detective Kate Swanson is put on the case.

    But soon her boss also disappears. Unrest, bombings and revolutionary activity is growing. Under increasing pressure Swanson must race to find a man whose murdered wife and daughter link the missing men.

    Is it too late?

    A terrifying dystopia and gripping mystery, Zero is unputdownable and atmospheric. The first in a powerful new series from Matt Brolly for fans of Minority Report and Blade Runner.

    Praise for Matt Brolly

    ‘I would never have guessed that this is a debut novel… Dead Eyed is such an enjoyable read. Tense, dark and with quite a grip, I can’t wait for the next.’ For Winter Nights – A Bookish Blog

    ‘Action packed, dramatic and addictive… an unputdownable read.’ Portybelle

    ‘One word for this – riveting. Fast paced, full of twisty goodness, a well-drawn and intriguing main protagonist and a well-constructed and horrifically addictive storyline.’ Liz Loves Books

    ‘An extraordinary fast-paced, tense thriller, taking the reader on an suspense filled journey with so many twist and turns it is a stupendous, emotional roller coaster ride!’ SplashesIntoBooks

    ‘A must read for all lovers of crime books’ CrimeBookLover

    ‘One of my books of the year… I was blown away by Mr Brolly’s plotting and gripping writing style.’ Elaine

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCanelo
    Release dateNov 21, 2016
    ISBN9781911420422
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    Zero: The unputdownable dystopian mystery
    Author

    Matt Brolly

    Following his law degree, where he developed an interest in criminal law, Matt Brolly completed his master’s in creative writing at Glasgow University. He is the bestselling author of the DCI Lambert crime novels Dead Water, Dead Eyed, Dead Lucky, Dead Embers and Dead Time; the acclaimed near-future crime novel Zero; and the US-based thriller The Controller. Matt also writes children’s books as M. J. Brolly. His first is The Sleeping Bug. Matt lives in London with his wife and their two young children. You can find out more about Matt at www.mattbrolly.co.uk or by following him on Twitter: @MattBrollyUK.

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