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"I can't tell you the truth, but I can tell you a story... (R) How much is real and how much is fiction, only YOU can decide! June 2007: a cold, dead body stares skyward from a rose garden in the grounds of a luxury London apartment. What secrets does the dead man hold? Is it suicide, or did someone want him silenced? Hours later, an attack on a nearby nightclub sparks a massive manhunt which ends as a blazing Jeep ploughs into Glasgow Airport. DI Jake Flannagan's evasive girlfriend, Claire, is back. But as they begin to unravel a real-life mystery together, the dark secrets of her past threaten to destroy their futures. What they uncover may put their relationship, their careers, and even their lives at risk. The truth costs nothing, but a lie could cost them everything... From the author of The Theseus Paradox, the smash-hit 7/7 thriller based on true events, comes the sequel about a real-life mystery that threatens to destroy a nation. Detective Inspector Jake Flannagan must uncover how a series of astonishing events are inextricably linked, before the past closes in on him. We all have secrets we say we'll never tell... What people are saying about author, David Videcette and The Detriment: ""Videcette has all the hallmarks of being a dangerous storyteller."" - Crimesquad.com ""Combines police experience with an audacious stroke of imagination."" - Crime Fiction Lover ""David Videcette has managed to make my jaw drop yet again. Another amazing, unputdownable instalment in the DI Jake Flannagan series. Do not miss this!"" - The Book Magnet ""A fast paced and thrilling read... Had me gripped throughout. 5/5 stars!"" - By The Letter Book Reviews ""David Videcette grabs you by the throat and drags you along in a frighteningly topical story. One of those 'just one more chapter' books..."" - Compulsive Readers ""A heart in mouth, jaw dropping, unexpected read, which had me transfixed the entire way through. Absolutely fantastic and full of shockers, I would read The Detriment all over again in a flash. Five stars easily deserved."" - The Writing Garnet ""Nobody blends truth and fiction quite like David Videcette. Another triumph!"" - Alan McDermott, bestselling author of The Gray Series David Videcette is a former Scotland Yard investigator who has worked on a wealth of infamous cases, including the 7/7 London bombings. With twenty years' policing experience, he is an expert on terrorism and organised crime. ""I can't tell you the truth, but I can tell you a story..."" (R) Learn more about David: http: //www.DavidVidecette.com/about-david For the chance to win a signed, paperback copy of David Videcette's next thriller, visit: http: //www.DavidVidecette.com/title-reveal and pop in your email address."

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What people are saying about author, David Videcette and The Detriment Videcette has all the hallmarks of being a dangerous storyteller. - Crimesquad.com Combines police experience with an audacious stroke of imagination. - Crime Fiction Lover David Videcette has managed to make my jaw drop yet again. Another amazing, unputdownable instalment in the DI Jake Flannagan series. Do not miss this! - The Book Magnet A fast paced and thrilling read... Had me gripped throughout. Goodreads rating: 5/5 stars! - By The Letter Book Reviews David Videcette grabs you by the throat and drags you along in a frighteningly topical story. One of those 'just one more chapter' books... - Compulsive Readers A heart in mouth, jaw dropping, unexpected read, which had me transfixed the entire way through. Absolutely fantastic and full of shockers, I would read The Detriment all over again in a flash. Five stars easily deserved. - The Writing Garnet Nobody blends truth and fiction quite like David Videcette. Another triumph! - Alan McDermott, bestselling author of The Gray Series An utterly absorbing read. A brilliant piece of writing. - Baatty About Books

What people are saying about author, David Videcette and The Detriment Videcette has all the hallmarks of being a dangerous storyteller. - Crimesquad.com Combines police experience with an audacious stroke of imagination. - Crime Fiction Lover David Videcette has managed to make my jaw drop yet again. Another amazing, unputdownable instalment in the DI Jake Flannagan series. Do not miss this! - The Book Magnet A fast paced and thrilling read... Had me gripped throughout. Goodreads rating: 5/5 stars! - By The Letter Book Reviews David Videcette grabs you by the throat and drags you along in a frighteningly topical story. One of those 'just one more chapter' books... - Compulsive Readers A heart in mouth, jaw dropping, unexpected read, which had me transfixed the entire way through. Absolutely fantastic and full of shockers, I would read The Detriment all over again in a flash. Five stars easily deserved. - The Writing Garnet Nobody blends truth and fiction quite like David Videcette. Another triumph! - Alan McDermott, bestselling author of The Gray Series An utterly absorbing read. A brilliant piece of writing. - Baatty About Books

"What people are saying about author, David Videcette and The Detriment ""Videcette has all the hallmarks of being a dangerous storyteller."" - Crimesquad.com ""Combines police experience with an audacious stroke of imagination."" - Crime Fiction Lover ""David Videcette has managed to make my jaw drop yet again. Another amazing, unputdownable instalment in the DI Jake Flannagan series. Do not miss this!"" - The Book Magnet ""A fast paced and thrilling read... Had me gripped throughout. Goodreads rating: 5/5 stars!"" - By The Letter Book Reviews ""David Videcette grabs you by the throat and drags you along in a frighteningly topical story. One of those 'just one more chapter' books..."" - Compulsive Readers ""A heart in mouth, jaw dropping, unexpected read, which had me transfixed the entire way through. Absolutely fantastic and full of shockers, I would read The Detriment all over again in a flash. Five stars easily deserved."" - The Writing Garnet ""Nobody blends truth and fiction quite like David Videcette. Another triumph!"" - Alan McDermott, bestselling author of The Gray Series ""An utterly absorbing read. A brilliant piece of writing."" - Baatty About Books"

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"DAVID VIDECETTE: CRIME FIGHTER TURNED CRIME WRITER Author - Media Commentator - Detective As a Scotland Yard detective, David Videcette has worked on a wealth of infamous cases. He's placed bugs on scores of vehicles, searched hundreds of properties, chased numerous dangerous criminals and interviewed thousands of witnesses. With twenty years' policing experience, including counter-terror operations and organised crime, David was a key investigator on the 7th July 2005 London bombings: ""I went out to work one day and came home two weeks later wearing the same clothes and with 56 people dead."" He is the holder of many police commendations including one for tracking down a 7/7 bomb factory. David is a regular commentator for international news and media outlets such as the BBC, ITV, Sky, The Wall Street Journal, Telegraph newspapers, Newsweek, The Guardian & The Daily Mail. He also blogs about crime, policing and terrorism, writing and publishing. His television credits include, ITV's 'The Bill', BBC's 'Burgled', 'One World' and 'Crimewatch'. David is the author of 'The Theseus Paradox' and 'The Detriment' - The bestselling Detective Jake Flannagan series of crime thrillers based on true events. The truth behind the story of The Theseus Paradox was investigated by one of the UK's leading investigative journalists, Andrew Gilligan, in the Sunday Telegraph, and featured on ITV News. Sales and downloads of David's books are supporting a charity called the Police Dependants' Trust, which helps officers and their families following tragic events on duty. For the chance to win a copy of David's next thriller, visit: http: //www.davidvidecette.com/title-reveal David lives in London. He currently consults on security operations for high-net-worth individuals. You can find out more about him by visiting his website at: www.DavidVidecette.com/about-david Chat to him on Twitter @DavidVidecette http: //www.twitter.com/DavidVidecette or Facebook: www.facebook.com/DavidVidecette For the chance to win a copy of David's next thriller, visit: http: //www.davidvidecette.com/title-reveal"

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