The Common Enemy
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Author Description
‘Police Procedural at its finest: detailed, magnificently researched and gripping. 5 stars.’ Rachel Lynch How do you catch a man’s killer when everyone wanted him dead? In Middlesbury, a rally is being held by the British Allegiance Party – a far-right group protesting against the opening of a new Mosque.When the crowd disperses, a body is found in an alleyway. Tommy Meegan, the loud-mouthed leader of the group, has been stabbed through the heart.Across town, a Muslim community centre catches fire in a clear act of arson, leaving a small child in a critical condition. And the tension which has been building in the town for years boils over.DCI Warren Jones knows he can’t afford to take sides – and must solve both cases before further acts of violent revenge take place. But, in a town at war with itself, and investigating the brutal killing of one of the country’s most-hated men, where does he begin?
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A far-right rally erupts into violence, leaving DCI Warren Jones to untangle a murder and an arson attack in a town on the brink of civil unrest. The leader of a British Allegiance Party rally, Tommy Meegan, is found brutally murdered, while simultaneously a Muslim community center is set ablaze. DCI Warren Jones must navigate the escalating tensions between deeply divided factions in Middlesbury to solve both crimes before further acts of revenge occur. The narrative framework is that of a police procedural, focusing on the investigative process within a volatile social climate.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Investigation into the murder of Tommy Meegan, leader of the British Allegiance Party.
- Investigation into the arson attack on a Muslim community center.
- Exploration of the social and political tensions in Middlesbury.
- DCI Warren Jones's struggle to remain impartial while investigating highly charged crimes.
- The potential for escalating violent revenge between community groups.
- The challenge of identifying a killer in a town where the victim was widely disliked.
- The connection between the rally and the subsequent violent incidents.
- The critical condition of a child injured in the arson attack.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The novel is lauded as a prime example of police procedural writing, praised for its detailed and gripping narrative. Reader reviews highlight DCI Warren Jones as a compelling character, with many expressing an inability to put the book down. The topical subject matter and satisfying conclusion are frequently commended by readers. The book is part of a popular series, with strong positive feedback from its readership.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2018-09-12
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0008301174
ISBN-13:
9780008301170
Thriller
Crime
Mystery
Suspense
Thrillers
Social Issues
Crime
Action Adventure
Traditional
Fiction
Mystery & Detective
