Stranglehold (Lambert and Hook Detective series Book 6)

Stranglehold (Lambert and Hook Detective series Book 6)

<b>A young girl is found murdered in a deserted house.</b><br /><br />She has lain dead for two days, and there are few clues at the scene of the crime to identify her killer.<br /><br />When there is a second murder in the same small community, it becomes obvious that the hunt is for a serial killer, who is certain to kill again. <br /><br />The way the bodies are laid out suggests not only a warped mind - but someone determined to taunt the police. <br /><br />In the quiet country town of Oldford, a whole community is struck with terror as it waits for the nocturnal killer to strike again.<br /><br />With several suspects, but no motive for the killings, the investigation requires all Superintendent John Lambert insight and expertise. <br /><br />Can he solve the mystery before another innocent girl is murdered?<br /><br />Or will more victims fall prey to the killer’s deadly Stranglehold?<br /><br /><em>Stranglehold</em> is a chilling mystery story and the sixth instalment in the <em>Lambert and Hook Detective</em> series.<br /><br />It is perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson.<br /><br /><h2>Praise for J M Gregson</h2><br /><br /><b>‘Begins with quiet observation before pouncing to murderous effect’ - <em>Sunday Express</em></b><br /><br /><b>‘A chilling story that never flags from start to finish’ - <em>Bolton Evening News</em></b><br /><br /><b>James Michael Gregson</b> taught for twenty-seven years in schools, colleges and universities before concentrating on full-time writing. He has written books on subjects as diverse as golf and Shakespeare. His other crime novels include <em>Bring Forth Your Dead</em>, <em>Dead on Course</em>, <em>Making a Killing</em>, <em>Stranglehold</em> and <em>Body Politic</em>.