{"product_id":"the-lighterman-simon-michael-9781913028770","title":"The Lighterman: The Kray Twins are out for revenge...","description":"\u003cb\u003eCharles Holborne is targeted by the Kray Twins! Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Bailey, Michael Connelly and Robert Dugoni. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNothing is ever as straightforward as it seems...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLondon, 1964 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLife for Charles Holborne seems to be settling down. He has a steady girlfriend, is in demand at the courts, and is back in contact with his estranged family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnfortunately, though, he's got on the wrong side of two of the most dangerous men in London: Ronnie and Reggie Kray. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA shock encounter leads to Charles taking on one of the most important briefs of his career. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut as old prejudices resurface and Charles's past comes back to haunt him, it seems not only his reputation, but his life could be on the line... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan Charles settle the score with the Kray Twins? Will he lay to rest the ghosts of the past? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOr will his defence of The Lighterman be the last case he ever takes...?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE LIGHTERMAN is the third crime novel in an exciting historical series, the Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers - gritty, hard-boiled mysteries set in 1960s London.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'an excellent thriller, with the Kray twins providing a palpable sense of menace in the background, great action on the river and some gripping courtroom drama' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrime Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Vivid, gripping and authentic storytelling... Simon Michael's best thriller yet' - \u003cb\u003eRobert Daws\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'There is a hint of John le Carré in this tough legal thriller that packs a punch as the reader is swept along towards a fascinating conclusion' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorset Book Detective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'highly recommended' - \u003cb\u003eHugh Bicheno\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'another accomplished and riveting legal thriller from an author that is fast becoming the master of the genre' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eReflections of a Reader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'a terrifically absorbing read' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Last Word Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Heart-stopping crime drama from the author who lays down the laws of thriller writing' - \u003cb\u003eMark Mayes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'a truly riveting read with plenty of thrills. The author has created a really likeable protagonist that will appeal to readers and will have them becoming fans of the series in no time' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy The Letter Book Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'a well written page turner strengthened by its setting within the rarefied world of the courts of law' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNever Imitate Blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE CHARLES HOLBORNE LEGAL THRILLERS SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK ONE: The Brief\u003cbr\u003eBOOK TWO: An Honest Man\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOK THREE: The Lighterman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK FOUR: Corrupted\u003cbr\u003eBOOK FIVE: The Waxwork Corpse\u003cbr\u003eBOOK SIX: Force of Evil\u003cbr\u003eBOOK SEVEN: The Final Shot\u003cbr\u003eBOOK EIGHT: Nothing But The Truth\u003cbr\u003eBOOK NINE: Death, Adjourned\u003cbr\u003eBOOK TEN: The Fall Guy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Michael\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1913028771\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781913028770\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapere Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.73d","brand":"Simon Michael","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48089352044799,"sku":"9781913028770","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b09da45e-f294-45c9-9b9a-c98cb16227b2.jpg?v=1769109717","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-lighterman-simon-michael-9781913028770","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}