From the author of THE MAYFLY comes a dark and compulsive thriller, perfect for fans of M. J. Arlidge and Katerina Diamond.
A secret buried for two thousand years.
The rise of an ancient evil.
An invisible killer who will stop at nothing.
When a brutal serial killer defies all known methods, the police call in prolific lawyer and former homicide detective, Charlie Priest, to assist the hunt.
Working together they soon discover a link to a lost scripture that contains a secret so devastating that its custodians are prepared to die to keep it.
Tangled in a dark world of fanaticism, chaos and deadly secrets, Priest comes up against a nemesis more formidable and deranged than any he has previously encountered.
There is no Judgement Day. There is something far worse.
'You ain't never gonna meet another hero like Charlie Priest' Mark Hill
'[Charlie Priest is] a character who is complicated and compelling' Adam Hamdy Before turning his hand to writing, James Hazel was a lawyer in private practice specialising in corporate and commercial litigation and employment law.
He was an equity partner in a regional law firm and held a number of different department headships until he quit legal practice to pursue his dream of becoming an author.
He has a keen interest in criminology and a passion for crime thrillers, indie music and all things retro.
James lives on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds with his wife and three children. Charlie Priest is back, and this time it's personal. The new page-turning thriller from the author of The Mayfly and The Ash Doll The author brings his own experience in the law to the character of Charlie Priest. James Hazel was previously a lawyer in private practice specialising in corporate and commercial litigation and employment law Charlie Priest is a compelling character who suffers from dissociative disorder James's debut, THE MAYFLY, has been critically well received and has sold in four territories so far
