Fourth book in the critically-acclaimed DI Spicer series, also includes ‘The ideas behind the story’ and the opening of the fifth novel in the series, The Edge.

Reviews

'I'll be downloading more of Chris Simms' books ASAP. I feel like I've found a hidden gem.'
Amazon Reader Review (Pecking Order)

Chris Simms has been quietly building one of the best police procedural series in this country.
(CATHOLIC HERALD)

A great story: dark and compelling, and one that keeps the reader guessing right up to the gruesome but satisfying finale. (MATERIAL WITNESS)

Simms has created a great cast of characters that you can care about. Spicer is flawed but good at heart and it is difficult not to root for him. More please. (SOUTH WALES ARGUS)

A persuasive, original plot about the underside of modern life is combined with psychological insight in an excellent thriller. (THE LITERARY REVIEW)

‘Thoughtful and exciting crime fiction at its best.’ (MANCHESTER CONFIDENTIAL)

Hell’s Fire keeps the reputation that Simms is fast-earning for himself as one of the UK’s finest proponents of the crime-writing art.’ (SHOTS MAGAZINE)

Book description

The burning church lit up Manchester’s skyline. Outrage at the crime turns to horror when a charred corpse and satanic symbols are found in the smoking ruins.
Leading the investigation, DI Jon Spicer stumbles into a perverse underworld he had no idea existed. Further killings bring the realisation that those responsible are prepared to commit unspeakable acts of evil in homage to their God.
With fires of hatred threatening to engulf the city, the atrocities must be halted. But even in Spicer’s worst nightmares, he could never imagine how close to home the investigation will take him.

About the Author

Chris Simms' acclaimed first novel in the DI Spicer series, KILLING THE BEASTS was selected as a Best Crime book for 2005 by SHOTS magazine. He was then selected as a Waterstone's Author for the Future, one of 25 writers tipped by publishers, editors and agents, to produce the most impressive body of work over the next quarter century. Since then he has been nominated several times for the THEAKSTON'S CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR and for CRIME WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION DAGGERS. Chris lives in Manchester.

Find out more on his official web site, www.chrissimms.info or, for regular postings, see his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AuthorChrisSimms