Mr Clarinet

WINNER OF THE CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER FOR BEST THRILLER OF THE YEAR

'Terrifying, exhilarating . . . A breathlessly compelling tale of black magic and mystery' Daily Express

THE JOB; find a rich man's kidnapped son in Haiti

THE REWARD: $10 million to bring the boy back alive

THE MAN: Max Mingus, ex cop, ex-PI and now ex-con

THE STAKES: his predecessors haven't just failed, they're been destroyed . . .

Max Mingus knows the price of a bad risk, but he takes the Haiti job because no one else will. A lawless of voodoo and black magic where each man must face his personal demons, Haiti is also home to a monster they call Mr Clarinet - infamous for spiriting countless children away from their families.

In searching for the boy - alive or dead - Max has only his life to lose. But in Haiti, there are fates far worse than death . . .

'A triumphant debut' Observer

'An intriguing plot, believable characters and thrills and spills to keep you turning the pages eagerly. A rollicking read' Big Issue