Author:John Clarkson
Like Ocean's Eleven meets Mystic River, Among Thieves is a high-octane thriller from a writer at the top of his game.
'Hardboiled urban noir from the pen of a master' Lee Child
*****
Unfairly imprisoned by the State of New York, ex-con James Beck is a man with a keen sense of right and wrong. But when a friend's niece turns to him for help, he soon discovers that the men at whose hands she's suffered are more dangerous than he could possibly have imagined.
In order to prevail, he and his gang of friends will have to outwit, out-flank and out-fight a formidable array of opponents the like of which they've never before encountered. Or die trying . . .
Praise for John Clarkson:
'The legendary Jack Reacher may just have met his match in ex-convict James Beck, star of this sensational thriller ... The action is relentless, twist turns upon twist as the intricacies of an exceptional plot unfold, revealing Beck as a man never to be underestimated. This is an outstanding thriller from a writer at the top of his game' Daily Mail
'An adrenalin fuelled rush. James Beck is one of the baddest, boldest, brashest creations ever seen in the pages of any thriller. You can't ask for more out of a crime novel, Among Thieves is as good as it gets' Lorenzo Carcaterra, author of Sleepers
'An outstanding thriller ... for fans of' Publishers Weekly
'John Clarkson's Among Thieves is an intense, well-written thriller about tough, cunning men whose conflicting schemes turn Brooklyn into a battlefield' Thomas Perry
'Fans of the great Lawrence Block and Lee Child will get their money's worth and then some' Peter Blauner, author of Slow Motion Riot and Slipping into Darkness
'Among Thieves is fabulous, pure and simple' Book Reporter
'Strong storytelling. Highly entertaining' salon.com
Among Thieves is hardboiled urban noir from the pen of a master ... highly recommended
—— Lee ChildThe legendary Jack Reacher may just have met his match in ex-convict James Beck, star of this sensational thriller . . . The action is relentless, twist turns upon twist as the intricacies of an exceptional plot unfold, revealing Beck as a man never to be underestimated. This is an outstanding thriller from a writer at the top of his game
—— Daily MailJohn Clarkson's Among Thieves is an intense, well-written thriller about tough, cunning men whose conflicting schemes turn Brooklyn into a battlefield
—— Thomas PerryFans of the great Lawrence Block and Lee Child will get their money's worth and then some
—— Peter Blauner, author of Slow Motion Riot and Slipping into DarknessAmong Thieves is an adrenaline fueled rush of reality and James Beck is one of the baddest, boldest, brashest creations ever seen in the pages of any thriller. It's a rock 'n roll, foot-stomper of a book and once you start you cannot stop reading. You can't ask for more out of a crime novel than you get from Among Thieves. It is as good as good gets
—— Lorenzo Carcaterra, New York Times bestselling author of Sleepers and The WolfAn outstanding thriller
—— Publishers WeeklyAmong Thieves is fabulous, pure and simple
—— Book ReporterStrong storytelling. Highly entertaining
—— salon.comA clever, imaginative and entertaining attempt to immerse the whodunit in the world of social media
—— Marcel Berlins, The TimesAn ingeniously original premise ... addictive
—— Sunday ExpressWhat a wonderful new voice. What a pleasure to read a thriller that's so ambitious and so full of emotion and suspense. Bravo!
—— Nicci French, author of The Memory Game and Blue MondayIntriguing and successful ... a crime thriller from a different angle, Richmond's accomplished debut encourages the reader to become the sleuth ... Genuinely chilling
—— Maxim JakubowskiLikely to be one of 2015's most haunting and unforgettable debuts. Accident, murder or suicide? ... A shocking story of love, loss and obsession where everyone has something to hide. It is a great read
—— lovereading.comGuaranteed to keep you guessing
—— Irish IndependentBrilliant, totally original, "can't-put-down-able"
—— Judith O'Reilly, author of Wife in the NorthA classic whodunnit, given a modern twist
—— Huffington PostAn engaging thriller, full of suspense
—— WeLoveThisBook.comAn exceptional book ... a forensic jigsaw, an ingenious puzzle ... and a most promising debut
—— ShotsHighly original, fascinating and completely compelling. I was hooked on Alice's story from the very first page. A novel guaranteed to make you look back and question your social media footprint, and how accurately it tells your own story
—— Dani Atkins, author of FracturedTaut, multi-layered . . . A disturbing, intelligently written novel that's a psychological thriller and crime novel all rolled into one . . . Richmond shatters every assumption with a series of brilliantly delivered curve balls . . . some critics are already comparing it to Gone Girl. They're not wrong . . . the writing is strong, the narrative pace never slackens, while the climax is absolutely blistering
—— Surrey LifeIntriguing ... presents enough believable suspects and motives to keep the reader gripped
—— The HeraldThis is how books should be written; full of trust and respect for the reader, allowing you to follow the darker paths and investigate yourself. This is a book of immense accomplishment, thrilling and clever - I absolutely devoured it, and I am left thinking simply that none of us are quite what we seem
—— Elizabeth Haynes, author of Into the Darkest Corner and Human RemainsWhat She Left leads the reader down a dark and twisty path of suspense and intrigue. This gripping and stylishly written novel left me chilled to the bone and captivated me from beginning to end
—— Heather Gudenkauf, author of The Weight of SilenceWHAT SHE LEFT is bold and inventive storytelling. The reader becomes the investigator, sorting through diary entries, letters, tweets, and emails to discover the truth beneath the tales of an entire cast of potentially unreliable narrators. This is not only a clever thriller, but an insightful exploration of identity and the personae we create in the social-media era
—— Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The ExIt's Disclaimer that turns out to be the Gone Girl of the season
—— New York TimesAn ingenious and involving tale and a very successful first novel
—— Literary ReviewFiendishly clever
—— Daily MailRenee Knight's stunning debut is a thriller with a particularly literary flavour, but also with a heart. Best enjoyed slowly, with no skipping to the heart-wrenchign conclusion. Terrific.
—— Saga MagazineA deeply probing, intense psychological thriller that was gripping and very difficult to put down
—— Huffington PostDisclaimer forms a trinity alongside Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train as the best of domestic noir . . . Disclaimer will be climbing the bestseller list
—— New York Daily NewsAn original plot, well-paced to its unexpected climax
—— The TimesA highly assured debut novel with a cracking premise . . . a remarkable well written page turner
—— Euro CrimeA superior piece of dark emotional fiction that will get under your skin.
—— Sainsburys magazinePlunges us into our worst nightmare - somebody knows our darkest secret, and they're sharing it
—— Val McDermidA finely crafted puzzle box
—— SpectatorA brilliant premise, superbly executed. I love this book
—— CLARE MACKINTOSH, author of I LET YOU GOfantastic - was absolutely gripped. Great idea, could not put it down.
—— Tweet from Lucy DiamondDisclaimer is a real one-nighter
—— Tweet from Polly SamsonIt's knockout
—— Tweet from Claudia WinklemanThe marvel of the new suspense novel “Disclaimer” is that it lives up to its unusually gripping premise.
Disclaimer forms a trinity alongside “Gone Girl” and the “The Girl on the Train” as the best of domestic noir. That this is a first novel from Renee Knight, a British television screenwriter, makes her sure hand with what’s sinister that much more stunning.
A sensational psychological thriller
—— Jackie Collinsexcellent debut
—— KATE MOSSE, GuardianThis bestseller is definitely one of the best thrillers of 2015.
—— Marie ClaireMore original and sophisticated than your average psychological thriller, Renée Knight's DISCLAIMER is an accomplished and addictive tale.
—— Sunday Times