Before The Book Folks began publishing titles in John Dean’s John Blizzard and Jack Harris series, they published two of his short novels written under the pen name John Stanley, both experimenting with a different style of writing more akin to comics. Available only on Kindle.
The Numbers Game
Detectives hunt down a serial killer in this exciting thriller with an enjoyable twist
“The Numbers Game was a very easy going and enjoyable read” Katie Fischer
When a body is found in a house on a street marked for demolition, DCI Danny Radford and his team immediately come up against the actions of the developers and local activists, all of whom seem intent on thwarting their investigation.
As more bodies are discovered it becomes clear a serial killer is at work, but will the interference of politicians into the police’s work allow the murderer to avoid Radford’s efforts to bring him to justice for his homicidal games?
The Numbers Game is a clever murder mystery that you will not want to put down. This is a stylish police procedural, with the feel of changing contemporary Britain. Gritty and real, and hard to put down, it will appeal to a wide audience.
Sentinel
Detective Chief Inspector Danny Radford returns in this gripping crime novella.
When DCI Radford acts in a way that seriously jeopardises an ongoing investigation, fellow officers’ suspicions that he has gone native seem to be confirmed.
But when they finally track down who was behind a brutal beating of a priest, not everything turns out to be as it seems.
If you enjoy mystery and suspense you’ll love this new police mystery by John Stanley, bestselling author of THE NUMBERS GAME.
“Great book, a real page turner … I couldn’t put it down.” Steven Greaves
“A nice enjoyable, short, easy read. Keeps you guessing.” Rose Harrison
“Fast-paced but an intricately woven plot. A great crime thriller.” Pete Larsen
John Dean - Crime Writer 