The gothic, helter-skelter thriller debut that introduces crime fiction's first ever Traveller detective, Scott Jericho.
'A distinctive detective, a striking setting, and macabre murders – what more could a reader ask for?' - John Connolly, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Charlie Parker books
Scott Jericho thought he'd worked his last case. Fresh out of jail, the disgraced former detective is forced to seek refuge with the fairground family he once rejected.
Then a series of bizarre murders comes to light - deaths that echo a century-old fairground legend. The police can't connect the victims. But Jericho knows how the legend goes; that more murders are certain to follow.
As Jericho unpicks the deadly mystery, a terrifying question haunts him. As a direct descendant of one of the victims in the legend, is Jericho next on the killer's list?
About the Author
William Hussey is the award-winning author of over a dozen novels, including the Crime Fest award-nominated Hideous Beauty and The Outrage. Born the son of a travelling showman, he has spent a lifetime absorbing the history, folklore and culture of fairground people, knowledge he has now put to work in his Scott Jericho thrillers.
William lives in the seaside town of Skegness with his faithful dog Bucky and a vivid imagination.
Industry Reviews
'A distinctive detective, a striking setting, and macabre murders - what more could a reader ask for?' - JOHN CONNOLLY, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Charlie Parker series
'I'd describe Killing Jericho as 'a rollercoaster ride', if it weren't the sort of novel that flies in the face of such jaded cliche. This is a dark mystery and a unique serial killer thriller whose sense of place and history can border on the supernatural, but is never anything less than down-to-earth. It's also much more. A rare insight into the traveller community. A detective who breaks every mould. An exploration of the power of legends and a story that's not just a carousel of meaty twists, but also a tantalising glimpse of what promises to be a must-read series' - JANICE HALLETT, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE APPEAL
'A twisty mystery, a devious killer and a brilliantly original investigator - Killing Jericho is an absolute cracker' - T.M. LOGAN, bestselling author of THE CATCH
'A thrilling helter-skelter of a gripping mystery introducing an exciting and unique new detective, Killing Jericho will have you on the edge of your seat. Strap yourself in, the ride is just starting . . .' - SARAH PINBOROUGH, no.1 bestselling author of BEHIND HER EYES
'A beautifully wrought and fantastically gothic thriller that introduces a brilliant new detective quite unlike any I've met before. It left me hungry for more!' - SJ WATSON, Sunday Times bestselling author of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP