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Shadow of a Lie: DS Tony Heaton's Cold Cases Kindle Edition

by Steve Higgs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 883 ratings
‘Meet your new partner.’ I shake his hand and wish I could say no. He’s brimming with youthful energy and optimism. He thinks we can solve this case, a case that destroyed my career, a case where the killer is still at large thirty years after the murder.

He’s going to make me jump through hoops even though we’re the same rank because he knows I have no choice. But he doesn’t know everything and soon he’s going to learn my secrets are far too dangerous to be revealed.

Reopen my old case? They don’t know how far I will go to protect the truth.

'Steve Higgs never fails to deliver. I thought I had this all figured out, but 'Bam!' he got me again and this time I can truly say I was shocked by the ending.'
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D8PW6SWJ
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 2, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
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When Steve Higgs wrote his debut novel, Paranormal Nonsense, he was a captain in the British Army. He would like to pretend that he had one of those careers that must be blacked out and generally denied by the government, and that he has to change his name and move constantly because he is still on the watch list in several countries. In truth, though, he started out as a mechanic - not like Jason Statham in the film by that name, sneaking around as a hitman, but more like one of those sleazy guys who charges a fortune and keeps your car for a week even though the only thing you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.

At school, he was largely disinterested in all subjects except creative writing, for which he won his first prize at the age of ten. However, calling it the first prize he won suggests that there were other prizes, which is not the case. Awards may yet come, but in the meantime, he enjoys writing mystery and thriller novels and claims to have more than a hundred books forming a restless queue in his mind because they are desperate to be written.

Now retired from the military, he lives in southeast England with a duo of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, he doubts he'll ever leave, the beer is just too good.

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Customers find this book to be a suspenseful procedural mystery with great twists and turns, featuring interesting characters and good writing. The book maintains a steady pace throughout, and customers describe it as a very enjoyable read.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, praising its great twists and turns, and one customer describes it as a suspenseful procedural mystery.

"...The characters are engaging, the action entertaining. Figured out the twist early on, but it did not detract from the story...." Read more

"...This is a great story with an amazing plot. The characters are developed and authentic." Read more

"...I thoroughly enjoyed the “grittier” story line for a refreshing change. After reading the epilogue, can you guess which I’ll start reading tonight?..." Read more

"Very suspenseful and the characters are really great. Can’t wait for the next book in this series to come out." Read more

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"Great writing in a suspenseful procedural mystery. The characters are engaging, the action entertaining...." Read more

"...This is a great story with an amazing plot. The characters are developed and authentic." Read more

"...Hopefully I'll discover why in book two. Good writing , equally good characters, exceptionally interesting protagonist, great set up to a series." Read more

"Very suspenseful and the characters are really great. Can’t wait for the next book in this series to come out." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one mentioning there's never a dull moment.

"...There is never a dull moment, no slowing down as the story and the detectives relentlessly track down the answers to what really happened to the boy..." Read more

"As usual, Steve Higgs delivered. What a great read! I usually can guess the killer well before it's revealed but Steve got me. Wow!..." Read more

"...He really knows how to entice his readers. It's a must read!" Read more

"...Following DS Tony Heaton before he retires is really enjoyable! Steve Higgs does a great job telling the story!" Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book.

"Great writing in a suspenseful procedural mystery. The characters are engaging, the action entertaining...." Read more

"...Hopefully I'll discover why in book two. Good writing , equally good characters, exceptionally interesting protagonist, great set up to a series." Read more

"Well written, engaging, and it will keep you up late trying to find out just who is behind the cover up...." Read more

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"...There is never a dull moment, no slowing down as the story and the detectives relentlessly track down the answers to what really happened to the boy..." Read more

"I liked the pace of the book and the dialogue between Tony and Ashley! All of Steve Higgs' books are great!! I am a huge fan!" Read more

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  • Bonnie Banks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Psychological Suspense
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2024
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    Great writing in a suspenseful procedural mystery. The characters are engaging, the action entertaining. Figured out the twist early on, but it did not detract from the story. In fact, it added to the angst as I had begun to like D. S. Heaton and Long. Looking forward to more of their adventures.
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  • Audrey Cienki
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great and Surprising Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
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    I love mysteries of all types, and I especially enjoy a mystery with an ending I didn’t see coming, and boy was this a surprise. This is a great story with an amazing plot. The characters are developed and authentic.
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  • Customer Lynne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
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    Heaton...a good investigator , trapped. Hopefully I'll discover why in book two. Good writing , equally good characters, exceptionally interesting protagonist, great set up to a series.
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  • Nelson’s mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Certainly different from Steve Higgs’ Patricia and Albert mysteries!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024
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    I am a great fan of Steve Higgs, especially the Patricia and Albert series’s. I thoroughly enjoyed the “grittier” story line for a refreshing change. After reading the epilogue, can you guess which I’ll start reading tonight? Thank you Steve!!
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  • Sonya R
    5.0 out of 5 stars A new Steve Higgs series to sink your teeth into
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025
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    Well written, engaging, and it will keep you up late trying to find out just who is behind the cover up. I never saw the end coming - never even looked that way. There is never a dull moment, no slowing down as the story and the detectives relentlessly track down the answers to what really happened to the boy who went missing seven years ago.

    The writing is masterful and shows the versatility and imagination of Steve Higgs.
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  • Terri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amother great read from Steve Higgs
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
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    Very suspenseful and the characters are really great. Can’t wait for the next book in this series to come out.
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  • Kindle Customer ny
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slow going for a while
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
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    Started slow and picked up in the middle. It's definitely part of a bigger story. Good character descriptions and actions. British police narative.
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  • Jean S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
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    As usual, Steve Higgs delivered. What a great read! I usually can guess the killer well before it's revealed but Steve got me. Wow! Well done Steve Higgs! You never disappoint.
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  • Ms S Horlock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me guessing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2024
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    I like a good mystery novel and this was exactly that!

    There were just enough twists and turns to keep me guessing all the way to the end, along with believable characters and a genuinely likeable protagonist.

    This is a great opening novel to the series and the author has taken steps to compel the reader to continue on to the next, which is what I'm about to do.
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  • Janis Turney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book review
    Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2024
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    Absolutely awesome as always.
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  • Kizzy
    5.0 out of 5 stars couldn’t put it down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2025
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    Brilliant story, twists and turns throughout. More of the same please! Can’t wait for the next one to come out
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars The start of a promising series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2024
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    Good story, good characters . Only 4 stars? My only gripe became clear on reading Steve's note at the end. This was originally a short story. That explained the need for padding. I found the constant repetition of the facts and the character's thoughts a bit annoying and spoiled what was basically a good 'who done it' - although I had worked it out early on (smarty pants me)!
    I'm looking forward to the rest of the books as they will be planned as full novels from the start.
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  • Penelope A. Wythes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2024
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    Totally engrossing all through. A bit different to his other books in that there is little humour, which I would have thought I’d miss more. It is still totally absorbing with great plot twists.
    Only complaint - the next book about these two detectives is said to be coming out in July 2025 - not sure I can wait that long!
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