The Hunt and the Kill: save millions of lives... or save those you love most - A Casey Benedict Investigation (Hardback)

She’s on top form ... deftly mixing old-fashioned derring-do (characteristically, the secret files Benedict hunts for are paper ones) with an urgent investigation of cutting-edge medicine The Hunt and the Kill is a terrific blend of old-school adventure and the thriller-with-a-conscience that has become Holly Watt’s signature ... In the gutsy Casey she has created an unstoppable yet entirely credible modern heroine... Much of John le Carré’s work was steered by his moral compass. Why should his heir be a man? [Holly’s] affection for the weird world of newspapers comes through strongly, as does the sense that her plot is at least in part inspired by some of the stories and rumours she failed to stand up as a reporter – lucky us that she has decided to give them a new life as fiction Watt writes with sparky intelligence A fine alchemical mix of great storytelling, strong characters and zeitgeisty themes … The Hunt and the Kill is a superior adventure, gritty and grounded, with bags of atmosphere and plenty to think about … Intelligent, pacy and ripped from the news A page-turning thriller that hooks you in right from the start ... Casey Benedict is just such a refreshing character – there are so few books that focus on a strong, brave, determined woman and she is all that and more. Properly Intelligent, impeccably researched and utterly gripping – we can’t wait for the next I adore the Casey Benedict series and this instalment is an action-packed rollercoaster of a read that is in turn tender and savage, and written with the insider knowledge of someone who truly understands the world of undercover reporting. From the first twist to the heart-thumping finale, I was on the edge of my seat and unable to look away A taut, compelling, brilliant thriller that once again throws the reader into the dangerous and wonderful world of Casey Benedict. Totally engaging Not straight espionage, but, like later le Carré, guided by moral imperatives, and the combination of a gutsy female protagonist with adventure scenarios is a savvy one A thriller with a conscience featuring at its heart a gutsy yet credible modern heroine Combining moral outrage with thrilling set pieces, The Hunt and the Kill reworks the adventure story for our age, with its heroine a fearless successor to Richard Hannay