
Life Sentence - Cassie Raven (Paperback)
A. K. Turner (author)- 10+ in stock
Publisher: Zaffre
ISBN: 9781838774783
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 258 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
A forensic thriller of quiet assurance, and Cassie is a distinctive, authoritatively realised protagonist -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times *
I love this series! * Elly Griffiths *
Engrossing, sharp, utterly original. Cassie Raven is the forensic heroine we didn't know we needed * Tammy Cohen *
A must-read series now. The setting, the pacing and the wonderful cast of characters are all pitch perfect * James Oswald *
AK Turner is a classy writer who has created a warm, engaging and original lead character in Cassie Raven. If you want something different look no further * Mari Hannah *
An engrossing and intriguing read * Faith Martin *
Cassie Raven is my favourite new character in British crime writing * William Shaw *
AK Turner has done it again ... If you loved Body Language, then strap yourself in for the ride - Life Sentence is even better. Twisty and tremendous! * Mara Timon *
We predict you'll fly through it as quickly as we did...You'll root for Cassie and her determination to find answers * Belfast Telegraph *
A. K. Turner spins science into spellbinding storytelling * Val McDermid on Body Language *
Introduces us to a fabulously one-of-a-kind protagonist. Blackly humorous, we're so ready for more * HEAT magazine on Body Language *
An immersive world with a fascinating lead, this makes for a fresh and exciting new series * Claire McGowan on Body Language *
What a start to a new series, full of verve and acutely perceptive on grief and human relationships. Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar, ready to shake things up * Sarah Hilary on Body Language *
A stellar example of the forensic-medical crime genre. Impeccably researched, with fascinating insights and a truly memorable, original heroine, this is one of the best series openers I've read in years * Jane Casey on Body Language *
Move over Silent Witness - Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine * Isabelle Grey on Body Language *
Had the pleasure of reading this little beauty by AK Turner and I loved it. It was awesome! Dark humour and gore galore - Cassie Raven is my new favourite character. The mortuary scenes were so vivid - it was like Silent Witness but much more believable * Susi Holliday on Body Language *
A terrific, well-paced plot and the tight focus on the mortuary setting works really well to ground the action...[Turner] is adept at creating memorable characters * The Spectator on Body Language *
The writing is classy and accessible. The plot just zips along at a good pace...The characterisation is great too... it's got off to a cracking start and I can't wait for the next book in the series. * The Bookbag on Body Language *
Terrific central character of Cassie Raven...beautifully rounded and believable...a complex young woman who is nevertheless a lot of fun to spend time with. Turner also deals with the sensitive subjects of death and grief with real empathy and respect * The Big Issue on Body Language *
A cracking read. When's the next one out? * Woman's Way on Body Language *
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This is the second book in the series featuring Cassie Raven. She is a mortuary technician in Camden. A pure Goth &, oh, she hears the dead talk. Of course, there is a backstory concerning the main characters but... More
“Cassie is back ”
I loved Body Language the first in the Cassie Raven series, so when I got an email through for a chance to be on the book tour for Life Sentence. I replied back super quick and crossed all my fingers and toes. And,... More
“Writing that pulls you in with an edgy style and intricate plotting”
I absolutely adored Body Language, the first in this series about Cassie Raven, Senior mortuary technician, goth and body whisperer – and this second outing with Life Sentence does not disappoint.
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