On the streets of East London, a depraved killer stalks his next victim...
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This latest unflinching and heart-racing thriller from S. J. Butler, the author of Between the Lines is perfect for fans of M. W. Craven and Robert Bryndza.
TONY MILLINGTON 'Class warfare in all its glory or goriness'
TONY PARSONS 'S.J. Butler writes like a dream and tells tales from the stuff of nightmares . . . This is high-octane crime fiction'
? ? ? ? ? 'Butler has created a frightening killer'
? ? ? ? ? 'So much more grit and texture than most'
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When a dead body is discovered in a house near the university, Detective Chief Inspector Jack Hogan and his team are left baffled by the viciousness of the assault. And with very little to go on, the questions quickly mount up.

But, when another victim turns up with the same distinguishing mark etched on their skin - one that links the victims to an anarchist group - it becomes clear that a depraved and calculating serial killer is at large.

With the murderer always one step ahead, time is of the essence and DCI Hogan must act fast before another life is taken.
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Readers LOVE S. J. Butler's DEADLY LESSON:
'Enticing and pacey... an engaging portrayal of a detective in his later career... offers so much more grit and texture than most' ? ? ? ? ?
'Riveting' ? ? ? ? ?
'A class driven drama that keeps you guessing to the end' ? ? ? ? ?
'Twists and turns from the very beginning' ? ? ? ? ?
'Chilling and gripping' ? ? ? ? ?
'Butler has written a fast paced psychological thriller that never flags' ? ? ? ? ?
'Enthralled from start to finish' ? ? ? ? ?