DEAD GONE

· HarperCollins UK
4.2
309 reviews
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416
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The young girl you have found isn’t the first experiment I’ve carried out. She won’t be the last.

A tense, unpredictable crime debut that will not only have you gripped, but will chill you to the bone. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and Mark Billingham.

A serial killer is stalking the streets of Liverpool, gruesomely murdering victims as part of a series of infamous, unethical and deadly psychological experiments.

When it becomes apparent that each victim has ties to the City of Liverpool University, DI David Murphy and DS Laura Rossi realise they're chasing a killer unlike any they've hunted before – one who doesn’t just want his victims’ bodies, but wants their minds too.

With a series of psychological twists Dead Gone will keep you guessing until the very end.

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4.2
309 reviews
Alice Rose
January 1, 2015
Good story with strong characters and a decent storyline. Quite gruesome at points - actually gave me nightmares one night and I'm pretty hardcore ha. The editing wasn't very good however, I noticed quite a few repeated or missing words/dodgy punctuation however that is no reflection on the story. Would recommend if you like a creepy thriller/mystery
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Lorna Woods
March 15, 2014
Brilliant, just when you thought you'd sussed it out..... Boom. At times I was reading through my hands to scared to carry on and other times I realised my mouth had actually fallen open in amazement. Can't wait for the next!
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Patricia Crilly
April 24, 2014
Brilliant read. More so as a debut novel. Please keep the Murphy/Rossi partnership going, they are great together. Worked out the killer id around half way through with fluctuations between other characters, but I was wrong! Although my suspicions had been aroused, the finale was unexpected. I will happily read more from Luca Veste. Thank you for a book that held my attention to the end, an enjoyable read.
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About the author

Luca Veste is a writer of Italian and Scouse heritage, currently living on the wrong side of the River Mersey. He is married with two young daughters, and is himself one of nine children.

He is currently a mature student, studying Psychology and Criminology in Liverpool.

He is the editor of the Spinetingler Award nominated charity anthology series 'Off The Record’, which raises money for children’s literacy charities. He also has short stories in numerous publications.

A former civil servant, actor, and musician, he now divides his time between home life, university work and writing.

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