Release date - 21st September 2017 Book length - 464 pages Publisher - www.harpercollins.co.uk Book Depository - www.bookdepository.com Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com ABOUT THE BOOK THE TRUTH WON’T STAY LOCKED UP FOREVER When a burned body is found in a disused signal box, suspicion falls on lonely teenager Gabriel Webb. There’s no doubt he was at the scene of the crime, but does he really deserve what awaits him in prison? DS Imogen Grey is certain there’s more to the case than meets the eye. But while she struggles to convince those around her of the truth, her partner DS Adrian Miles is distracted by his own demons. When a brutal double murder is reported, their investigation is stopped in its tracks. Is the body in the box even who they thought it was? The duo realise Gabriel might have been locked up for a crime he didn’t commit. But with enemies watching Gabriel’s every move, they may be too late. Miles and Grey are back in the thrilling new novel from bestselling author Katerina Diamond, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and M.J. Arlidge. MY REVIEW The cover of this book includes a quote from Heat proclaiming that Katerina Diamond is the 'new Queen of Crime' and after reading THE ANGEL in one evening, I can wholeheartedly agree. Enthralling, powerful, and completely absorbing, this book will suck you in and hold you captive until the very last line. When a burned body shows up, it isn't long before DS Grey and DS Miles have found their suspect, young Gabriel Webb. But uneasy about sending Gabriel to prison for an accident doesn't sit well with them and how on earth will Gabriel survive on the inside? But Grey and Miles are soon distracted when a double murder occurs which appears to make absolutely no sense. Add on to that DS Miles personal investigation into the man that has taken away his family and DS Grey's secret relationship with a convict, and there are far too many questions and not enough answers. But as the detectives do what they do best and suspect everyone, finally some of the pieces begin to slot together and it even looks like the two cases are connected. But will they be able to uncover the truth before it is too late for Gabriel? THE ANGEL by Katerina Diamond is an example of crime fiction at its finest. The characters are engaging, realistic, and sometimes terrifying. I really enjoyed the way the story switched from the detective's investigation to Gabriel in prison, and as the danger increased for him, I felt my heart race as time was running out. With plenty of twists and unexpected turns, there were lots of surprises along the way, and this story is excellently paced as you can feel the clock ticking down. I picked THE ANGEL up at 8 p.m. and read it right through until 1.30 a.m. because I just had to know!!! THE ANGEL by Katerina Diamond is exactly what you want and need in a crime fiction novel so follow the link above and get reading! 📚😊 Author Bio: Katerina Diamond was born in Weston in the seventies, and her parents owned a fish and chip shop in the Greek community. She moved to Thessaloniki in Greece and attended Greek school where she learnt Greek in just 6 months. After her parents’ divorce, they relocated to Devon. After school, and working in her uncle’s fish and chip shop, she went (briefly) to university at Derby, where she met her husband and had two children. Katerina now lives in the East Kent Coast with her husband and children. For more information: Twitter - twitter.com/TheVenomousPen Facebook - www.facebook.com/katerinadiamondauthor/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/thevenomouspen/ *I want to thank Sabah from Harper Collins, and the author Katerina Diamond, for the opportunity to read this gripping book and take part in this blog tour. Read on for a great guest post which Katerina Diamond has kindly provided about why we love crime fiction so much. Why we love Crime fiction by Katerina Diamond
Crime fiction is one of the most successful genres in the UK. It’s a very broad genre that includes subgenres like Suspense, Psychological, Mystery. Look at the Amazon chart at any given time and the top ten will consist of at least 5 crime novels, often more. What is it about crime fiction that people like to read? Why do we want to read about death, rape, kidnapping and murder? Granted the UK isn’t swimming with serial killers (that we know of – but surely any good serial killer isn’t getting caught). Also, stranger attacks are quite rare in the grand scheme of things. If you get murdered or raped, it’s more likely to be by someone you know (isn’t that a comforting thought!). But watch the news for half an hour and you can feel like the world is coming down on you. I think with that in mind, it appeals to our sense that the world is out of our control, at least when we read these stories they (usually) have a satisfying conclusion, all of the loose ends tied up. If only life were so considerate. Marnie Riches, author of Born Bad says “Humans are, by instinct, homicidal predators. We're not top of the food chain for nothing, and it's only the development of society and its strict structure and rules that stop most of us from behaving like murderous dicks. Readers love police procedurals because we all love solving puzzles and again, where our lives are dull on a daily basis, the genre provides great no-risk escapism and thrill. “ As a reader, I like crime for the mystery element. I like to solve puzzles. I think more than most genre’s crime thrillers are a more involving read. It usually entails some kind of puzzle that needs to be solved. Whether its who did it, why they did it, how it was done – we become involved in the process and want to try and figure things out before the book ends. There is definitely an element of security in crime fiction, that we can explore the depths of humanity and get some insight into the human condition without being in any actual danger. Also, I think we look for parallels to our own inner darkness. There is something comforting about knowing that our own abnormal thoughts aren’t that abnormal after all. Crime fiction allows us to explore situations we are unlikely to ever be involved in ourselves, like a mob war or a kidnapping. Sharon Bolton, author of Dead Woman Walking says “Scary stories are essential to the human condition. Since we gathered around our campfires at night, the stories we have told each other have been the frightening ones. Then, the hostile tribe in the next valley, or the sabre-toothed tiger, now the child abductor or the shadowy figure in the alley. We scare ourselves through stories in order to explore vicariously and come to terms with the things that scare us in real life. Scary stories make us feel better and safer.” I think we do look for conflict without putting ourselves in danger, we want to feel scared but still be safe. We read about real crimes and wonder how they could possibly happen, we want to know what those people were thinking when they committed the crimes or when they were victimised. It helps us tap into our own feelings. What would I do in this situation? How would I feel? See from both the side of the Predator or the prey helps us to understand ourselves better. Former Police Officer and crime writer Caroline Mitchell – author of Witness says “For me, crime fiction is pure escapism. I get to spend time in the shoes of a detective that always gets her man (or woman), dealing with cases without being bogged down by red tape and paperwork - as you would in real life. I'd love to be my protagonists for a day, they have far more fun than I ever did!” I think crime fiction is a wonderful, broad and exciting genre that contains so many possibilities. I’m so glad to be a part of it. *My thanks again to Katerina Diamond for such a fascinating piece. And don't forget to check out the other stops along the way!!
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