No Exit Press - Road Closed by Leigh Russell

ABOUT THE BOOK

Another thrilling case featuring Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel.

When a man dies in a gas explosion, the police suspect arson. The Murder Investigation Team are called in to investigate.

The case takes on a new and terrible twist when a local villain is viciously attacked. As the police enquiries lead from the expensive Harchester Hill estate to the local brothel, a witness dies in a hit-and-run. Was it coincidence - or cold-blooded murder?

The Murder Investigation Team has problems of its own – and so does Geraldine Steel. A shocking revelation threatens her peace of mind as the investigation races towards its dramatic climax.

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CRITICAL ACCLAIM

'A well-written, soundly plotted, psychologically acute story'
- Marcel Berlins, The Times [read the full review]

'Well-written and absorbing right from the get-go... with an exhilarating climax that you don't see coming'
- Amanda Gillies, eurocrime.co.uk [read the full review]

'Leigh Russell does a good job of keeping her readers guessing. She also uses a deft hand developing her characters, especially the low-lifes... a good read'
- Marj Stuart, San Francisco Book Review [read the full review]

'perfect character building... cleverly written... can't wait for the next one.'
- bestbookstoread.co.uk [read the full review]

'New star of crime fiction, Leigh Russell's chilling psychological thriller is terrific & terrifying!'
- Clem Chambers

'Road Closed is a gripping, fast-paced read, pulling you in from the very first tense page and keeping you captivated right to the end with its refreshingly compelling and original narrative.'
- Sam Millar, New York Journal of Books [read the full review]

''This Geraldine Steel is just as three-dimensional; someone that you are equally pull for as well as want to sit down and give a lecture to, especially as she works herself ragged and drinks entirely too much.''
- James Garcia Jr., Dance on Fire [read the full review]

'Leigh Russell may look like your everyday school teacher, but unlike most other English tutors she is also a bestselling crime writer'
- Tori Giglio , Bushey News [read the full review]

'Enjoyable crime, without the graphic blood and guts so many authors use'
- jillysheep Blog [read the full review]

'I recommend this to all murder mystery readers and it will improve your holiday by packing a copy.'
- Gerry, Nayu's Reading Corner [read the full review]

'keeps you guessing until the end and packs some powerful surprises'
- Helen Hunt, Bookersatz Blog [read the full review]

'Leigh Russell's book Road Closed had me wanting to say to heck with everyone and everything else until I had turned every page.'
- Martha A. Cheves, Book Place [read the full review]

'a gritty page turner from the start'
- Louise Purser, Star Magazine [read the full review]

'an even better read than 'Cut Short'!'
- The Secret Writer [read the full review]

'Ms Russell uses short chapters to keep the pace steady while ramping up the suspense. The subplot twists with multiple points-of-view creates a complex story that reels the reader in'
- Barbara Martin, Barbara Martin Blog [read the full review]

'A natural ability to build a solid plot and people in it with intriguing characters.'
- David Pitt, Booklist - review journal of the American Library Association. [read the full review]