Tom Thorne #3 : Lazybones (P)

Literary awards - Barry Award Nominee for Best British Crime Novel (2004), Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year (2005).

Lazybones is a gritty, compelling crime thriller from the acclaimed author Mark Billingham, featuring the relentless Detective Inspector Tom Thorne.

When two murdered bodies are discovered in the same grim circumstances—dead, bound, and left with a chilling message—the investigation leads DI Thorne into the dark underworld of vigilante justice. As more victims appear, all of whom have disturbing connections to unsolved crimes, Thorne is forced to confront a twisted killer who believes they are dispensing a higher form of justice.

As the investigation deepens, Thorne must grapple with his own demons and an increasingly complex web of clues that might just cost him more than he bargained for. With taut suspense, a morally ambiguous anti-hero, and shocking twists, Lazybones is a thrilling ride you won’t want to miss. Can Thorne catch the killer before they strike again, or will he become the next target in a deadly game of retribution?