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SECONDS TO DIE a totally gripping serial killer thriller with a twist (Detective Claudia Nunn Mystery Book 2) Kindle Edition

by REBECCA BRADLEY (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 2,911 ratings
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow, just wow . . . Fast-paced, gripping, nail-biting . . . This is one of the best police procedurals I have read in a long time.” Greta

A DARK, TWISTY AND UTTERLY COMPULSIVE PAGE-TURNER.

A killer who sends drawings of the murders he will commit.
A detective who will do anything to stop him.

Detective Claudia Nunn has never seen anything so beautiful — or so horrifying.

The intricate drawing is sent to her at work. It shows a man, naked on a bed. His arms are bound, his face contorted in agony, a huge blade stuck deep in his back.

Gory? Certainly. Something to worry about? Not likely. Police get sent weird stuff all the time.

Until Claudia is called to a crime scene that exactly recreates the drawing.

When another sketch arrives, Claudia thinks she might have a serial killer on her hands, who thinks he’s an artist.

Claudia’s in a race against time to stop anyone else dying — and the next victim could be her.

Perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, Rachel Abbott, Biba Pearce, Angela Marsons and L.J. Ross.

READERS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF REBECCA BRADLEY:

“An original take on the classic police procedural, I found it pacy, dark and compelling, and was hooked from the first page to the last.” Jane Isaac, bestselling author of The Truth Will Out

“Tense, gripping and intriguing, with several twists that caught me completely by surprise.” Emma Haughton, author of The Dark

“Tense, tightly written and I couldn’t put it down until I was done. A definite 5 stars.” Angela Marsons, author of Twisted Lies

“Honestly one of the most gripping — and thoroughly disturbing — things I’ve read in a while. It’s like watching a mind slowly unravel. Highly recommended.” Cass Green, author of The Killer Inside

“Terrifyingly authentic.” A Chapter in my Life

“Slick, absolutely fascinating.” Damppebbles

“Compelling, dark and absolutely a page-turner.” Crime Book Junkie

“A clever and emotional read from an author who deserves to be more well known.” Steph’s Book Blog

“Rebecca Bradley has the knack of drawing you into a book and then you find it hard to put down.” Graham R.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this book . . . Kept me guessing all the way through and a great twist at the end.” Nerys

ALSO BY REBECCA BRADLEY
DETECTIVE CLAUDIA NUNN
Book 1: BLOOD STAINED
Book 2: SECONDS TO DIE
Book 3: SHE KNEW HER KILLER
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09D8GR179
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joffe Books crime, thriller and mystery
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
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  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1789317343
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  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Detective Claudia Nunn Mystery
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Rebecca Bradley is a retired police detective. She lives in the UK with her family and her two cockapoo's Alfie and Lola, who keep her company while she writes. Rebecca needs to drink copious amounts of tea to function throughout the day and if she could, she would survive on a diet of tea and cake while committing murder on a regular basis, in her writing of course.

She writes the DI Hannah Robbins police procedural series, the DI Claudia Nunn series and has also released two standalone novels, Dead Blind, about a cop who acquires prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness and Perfect Murder about a crime writer who wonders if she could commit the perfect murder so sets out to see.

Sign up to her readers' club for a FREE novella, the prequel to Hannah Robbins series. Find it on the blog at rebeccabradleycrime.com You'll also be provided exclusive content and giveaways.

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it very interesting, with one customer particularly appreciating its different premise.

"...The plot is so original, and the subplot as well. Both keep you gripping your seat...." Read more

"Very interesting and different kind of story. Kept me turning the pages and glued to story. At some places, nerve-racking. Good story...." Read more

"A very interesting story. Again keep it me reading and not wanting to put it down. Still wanting to learn if Domminic was ever found out." Read more

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"Talk about intense! This was an amazing book, follow up to the first in the series! The plot is so original, and the subplot as well...." Read more

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"As usual. Good read thanks. Like these. Follow up books Wonder about Dominic next. Claudia has a dilemma on her hands." Read more

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  • Kim J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Now this is a police procedural!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2022
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    Talk about intense! This was an amazing book, follow up to the first in the series! The plot is so original, and the subplot as well. Both keep you gripping your seat. I was invested in this book upon reading the prologue, and I had a hard time putting it down to sleep. The fast paced case, the whisper of the gory scenes, and the knowledgeable writing of the investigation pulled this all together to be one of the best books I have read in awhile! I honestly don't know why I waited to read Rebecca Bradley's books, but I won't be making that mistake again
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  • Dolly Rank
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021
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    Very interesting and different kind of story. Kept me turning the pages and glued to story. At some places, nerve-racking. Good story. Now I have to read the next book to find out about her father.
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  • Fern Place
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2022
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    A very interesting story. Again keep it me reading and not wanting to put it down. Still wanting to learn if Domminic was ever found out.
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  • Boomer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting sequel
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021
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    I enjoyed the original book, so preordered this sequel. I'll admit when I see 90% of a new book's reviews being from people who were given advance copies, and those reviews are all gushing with praise, I get nervous - it just seems too good to be true. Here's my opinion as a paying customer.

    First, you really need to read the first book to get a true understanding of events. One of the draws of this series has been the dynamic between father/daughter team Claudia and Dominic, with Dominic's shocking secret of the events of the first book still yet to be unveiled. I really like this storyline - it's fresh and original, a rarity in procedurals. This book focuses on DI Claudia and her team chasing down a serial killer known as The Artist, who is terrorizing Sheffield by displaying his victims as public "masterpieces"

    It's a good read to be sure, but it should be shorter. The author has a habit of describing the same thing in multiple different ways, so even though a couple of pages had gone by, I found myself not really knowing anything I hadn't learned in the first couple of paragraphs. It's an interesting story, but not particularly suspenseful, let alone gripping or nail biting. The killer isn't difficult to ID early on, and the storyline with Dominic looks like it will continue in future books. I was hoping we'd get some more backstory on Claudia here, but it doesn't happen. I'm still having a hard time really connecting with her, so it's difficult to really care about her. For me, Dominic is the main character here, and the much more interesting one of the two.

    I'd rate it 3.5 if I could, because it's a solid procedural. Enough for me to get the next one when it comes out.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Seconds to die
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
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    As usual. Good read thanks. Like these. Follow up books

    Wonder about Dominic next. Claudia has a dilemma on her hands.
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  • booklover
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Invitation From The Artist
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021
    Many thanks to the author / Joffe Books / Books n All Promotions / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

    He only wants his work recognized as something that has never been done before. The call him The Artist.

    He sends a sketch .. of a man stretched out on a bed, His face is twisted with a look of horror and a huge blade stuck deep in his back.

    DI Claudia Nunn was puzzled, but not truly concerned until she's called in to investigate a crime scene ... that's the exact replica of the drawing she received. Weeks later, she receives another sketch .. and another crime scene is revealed.

    The Artist is getting mad at DI Nunn. Why hasn't she shared her "invitations" for the public to view his 'art'? Maybe he'll decide to make her his next exhibition.

    This is a well-written addition to this existing series. Although second in the series, this is easily read as a stand alone. However, I do recommend reading in order so as to not miss those little gems that make a series good, There are twists and turns that lead to a surprising explosive conclusion. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next to DI Nunn.
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  • Les
    5.0 out of 5 stars A true who-dun-it….kept me guessing to the end:
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2021
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    Characters were well-described, plot was well written, believable scenarios. I will watch for more books by this author. Nice work =)
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  • Corina C.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another solid novel from Rebecca Bradley
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021
    Wow! I really enjoyed the latest Rebecca Bradley police procedural. As all of her previous novels, this one rings true. Very believable. That's probably because the author is retired from the police force.

    This is book 2 featuring this particular DI, Claudia. While it isn't necessary to read the first one to enjoy this one, you might want to go ahead and read it. It too is a solid novel and it builds on Claudia and her father, Dominic, who both work in the same precinct, although Claudia is her father's superior.

    This installment features The Artist who is a serial killer who sends detailed drawings of his crime scenes before they happen.

    Truly enjoyable. I'm looking forward to the next installment!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2025
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    Totally enthralling read - really want to go into the next one straight away - love all the details and plots
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  • Carole Templeton
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read
    Reviewed in Australia on March 31, 2024
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    A intriguing book, full of life events, family and murder! A book that couldn’t be putdown. A book that will meet every expectation!
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  • audrey
    4.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in Australia on December 19, 2021
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    This is two stories in one so expect a 'follow up'
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  • littleduckz
    4.0 out of 5 stars A second visit to an interesting new series.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2023
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    Seconds to Die is the second DI Claudia Nunn mystery. I'd actually completely forgotten that I had it to read on my kindle until I saw that book 3 was about to come out. Set in Sheffield, this is a police procedural mystery that focuses on a strong female lead. I always enjoy British mysteries and having a strong woman at the helm is an added bonus. Still reeling from the death of her close friend in the previous book, Claudia has another serial killer to deal with.
    I very much enjoyed the chase and Claudia's attempts to get to the bottom of who the killer is. What I'm slightly less keen on is her relationship with her father. He has few, if any redeeming features and I don't like the fact that he is part of her team, it seems a little far fetched that he would be on her team? Still, it's clear that this is going to be an ongoing story and one we might eventually get to the bottom of.
    I enjoyed this story and I'm looking forward to the next.
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  • Maggie Long
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2023
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    In between housework etc., I read this book in a day.
    I love the way DI Claudia Nunn manages her team, but I'm not too keen on Dominic, a DS who is Claudia's dad.
    Dominic is holding onto a secret that, if revealed, he would lose his job, and his daughter, and most probably land him in prison. Will his secret ever come to light?
    Someone is sending Claudia pictures of victims who are yet to be discovered. The press has named him, the Artist. Will this man ever be caught?
    Lots of twists and turns that will keep the pages turning.
    5 ***** from this happy reader.
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