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WOW!!!
What more can I say but... WOW!!!
Killing Jericho is like a sucker punch with it's effects staying with you long after its finished and I was unable to thi... READ MORE
A great read!
When reading crime novels, amateur and seasoned readers alike almost always try to piece the puzzle before the reveal- William Hussey's novel surprised me ... READ MORE
As brilliant as expected’
Apologies to William for taking so long to sort a review - but I’ll add my voice to the unanimous chorus of very happy readers. I loved this dark and visc... READ MORE
A brilliant, BRILLIANT thriller
I love Hussey's Young Adult novels, but his crime writing is SOMETHING ELSE. Such a brilliant package: a refreshing complex hero, and invitation behind the... READ MORE
Something Special
A really refreshing take on the detective genre.
I fell in love with the tortured, traveller detective!
Dark, gritty and fraught with danger the twists... READ MORE
Synopsis
When the fair comes to town, a killer's game begins...
Scott Jericho thought he'd worked his last case. Fresh out of jail, the disgraced former detective is forced to seek refuge with the fairground family he once rejected. Then a series of bizarre murders comes to light - deaths that echo a century-old fairground legend. The police can't connect the victims. But Jericho knows how the legend goes; that more murders are certain to follow.
As Jericho unpicks the deadly mystery, a terrifying question haunts him. As a direct descendant of one of the victims in the legend, is Jericho next on the killer's list?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781804181164
- Number of pages: 384
- Dimensions: 243 x 164 x 36 mm
- Weight: 608g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA must-read for any mystery lover
If you have even a passing interest in the murder mystery you have to read this book. An encapsulating narrative with gripping characters and a killer twis... READ MORE
Best read in forever
This book is absolutely amazing. I couldn't put it down. Very realistic in it's portrayal of the community he comes from. Earthy and gritty the characters... READ MORE
Fabulous thriller detective novel!
An intriguing thriller with former DCI Scott Jericho. Recently released from prison and living back with in the folds of his Traveller family communityJeri... READ MORE
An Artfully constructed mystery
Boasting a loveable cast, a very human protagonist, and a resplendent catalogue of murders all linked by a haunting folktale, this is an excellent first ta... READ MORE
When is the next book out??
Such a brilliant weaving of the traveller community, a legend and a crime spree. Add to that a messed up character, a romance and some really dark twists i... READ MORE
Get yourself to the fair!
I began reading this as part of a book club. Murder mysteries/thrillers aren't usually what I'd go for - ones I've read previously have either taken too lo... READ MORE
Fun at the Fair
High praise for this dark and gruesome detective thriller. I loved the main character. I sometimes don’t enjoy male protagonists in thrillers - I find them... READ MORE
Compelling, dark and full of great characters
Thanks to ph for letting me read this in staves alongside the author. I loved this book. Beautiful writing; Hussey has a wonderful writing style. The plot ... READ MORE
Intriguing protagonist, great read
Bought this as I enjoyed the author’s other books and was intrigued by this unusual detective. A really enjoyable read!
‘Fair’ to say, another amazing book by William
Well… where do I start with Killing Jericho!
I don’t normally read crime books but I am a huge fan of William Hussey so I had to read it and it may have... READ MORE
The most incredible thriller!
I don’t have the words to describe how brilliant this book is. The most exciting thriller I’ve read in a very long time. Detective, Scott Jericho is the mo... READ MORE
Chilling mystery with a fresh, intriguing detective
You know you’re in for a treat with this author and this introduction to Scott Jericho does not disappoint. There’s an intriguing backstory to the main cha... READ MORE
A circus of surprises!
This book is unputdownable. Its twists and turns kept me gripped right from the start. If you’re a murder mystery fan, you have to read this!
Superb writing!
What can I say about this incredible book that I read on The Pigeonhole? It was a wonderful read made even better by the attention to detail and the settin... READ MORE
Wonderful thriller mystery with unique characters
I loved this book - the main character is a really interesting individual, described in detail through the author. His background is unique and it adds so... READ MORE
The start of something huge!
One of my favourite YA authors is here with the first in a brand new adult crime series, following the Traveller detective Scott Jericho as he unpicks a tw... READ MORE
Dark, twisty and twisted
Blurb:
Scott Jericho thought he'd worked his last case. Fresh out of jail, the disgraced former detective is forced to seek refuge with the fairground fam... READ MORE
Unique thriller that's essential for fans of the genre
I really enjoyed this. I must admit that amazing cover got my attention initially (I know, I know, don't judge a book by its cover but still!) and I'm plea... READ MORE
Kept Me Guessing
Killing Jericho is a perfect book for mystery fans! Scott Jericho has been somewhat aimless since his release from prison after beating a suspect, as a cop... READ MORE
Outstanding read.
Cannot recommend this highly enough. I was absolutely hooked from the start. Beautifully written and gripping thriller. Can’t wait for the next one in the ... READ MORE
A Feast of Words!
Killing Jericho is one of those books where every delicious word is carefully chosen to make an impact. The gripping story is masterfully told, with twists... READ MORE
standout read
I found this to be a somewhat different crime novel and that made for a really enjoyable read. It is a book which had me absorbed not only in Scott Jericho... READ MORE
Sensational
Killing Jericho surprised me. It was my first book by William Hussey that I read and I knew after the first 10 pages that it wouldn't be my last. Killing J... READ MORE
A Completely Unique Thriller!
I must admit, crime isn’t usually my top choice of genre. I often find there isn’t much I can connect to beyond the central “puzzle” and once that is solve... READ MORE
A wholly original new detective series!!
I thought this was a fantastic series opener and I can’t wait to see where it goes after that ending
Impressive
Anyone who knows me will confirm that I read very slowly, yet I managed to race through Killing Jericho (350pp excluding the two teaser chapters from book ... READ MORE
fast paced and original
read this in a oner. Original, twisty and keeps you guessing. Great characterization of the detective (who's queer and a Traveller). Looking forward to the... READ MORE
A Fantastic Read
Having read The Outrage, I was looking forward to reading this book. I was not disappointed. A great insight into a community. I decided that with this I w... READ MORE
Absolutely brilliant!
One the best books I've read this year, definitely a must read for those who love thrillers and am unexpected twist! I found it very difficult to put this... READ MORE
The detective I’ve always wanted
Killing Jericho was a wild ride from start to finish. You don’t realise you’re missing something from fiction until it slaps you in the face and having an ... READ MORE
A new way of writing a crime thriller
I read this book as part of a local queer book club and was initially hesitant due to the genre (I find crime thrillers one of the more formulaic and somet... READ MORE
If you only buy one book this year, buy this one!
Pure Brilliance and masterfully written.
Wow this has has to be one of my top reads for 2023.
Pure brilliance and masterfully written. Killing Jericho ... READ MORE
Fast paced, deeply curious, well balanced, good pay off
I got this book on Sunday, finished it by Wednesday! Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The pacing was fast & speedy (yet coherent, not feeling rushed),... READ MORE
Original, enthralling and surprising
There are SO much detective fiction around these days, and so many outstanding classics, that it must be difficult ro come up with true originality, for de... READ MORE
Ideal holiday read.
Recommended this read and it did not disappoint!!
Gripping murder mystery with the perfect twist. A must read!
Absolutely fantastic.
What a way to start off my reading in 2023.
Absolutely superb crime fiction with a quirky, dark and utterly compelling main protagonist, a deeply disturbi... READ MORE
Ready for a new thrill?
Looking for an unusual twist on the detective genre?
I'd highly recommend KILLING JERICHO by William Hussey.
I've had the great good fortune of being abl... READ MORE
Brilliant thriller!
This book is SO GOOD!!!
I loved the setting, I loved all the characters, the flawed (and completely human) personality of Scott Jericho, the freak show el... READ MORE
A very different crime story
Killing Jericho is a brilliant and different story .Scott Jericho is an ex policeman ,thrown out of the police force because of his violence towards a murd... READ MORE
Such a great twist!
Such a brilliant weaving of the traveller community, a legend and a crime spree. Add to that a messed up character, a romance and some really dark twists i... READ MORE
Superficial, shallow, needs more work.
Hmmmm difficult one. I mean - all the elements were there for this to be a great crime read, but for me it just missed the mark.
The plot was really go... READ MORE
An interesting and refreshing addition to the detective genre
I was excited to read Killing Jericho and my excitement only increased the deeper into this twisty and surprising thriller I got. Scott Jericho is a fresh ... READ MORE
A buckle-up-for-the-ride crime thriller.
Set against the backdrop of a modern fairground and its showpeople community, Killing Jericho is one buckle-up-for-the-ride crime thriller. A trio of macab... READ MORE
Outstanding, a must read..
Once started I could not stop and I completed this in one day. Oh my goodness my mind is blown. The book is brilliantly written. The story is completely g... READ MORE
Undeniably fresh sleuth in a vivid, terrific thriller
It can be difficult among the ocean of crime fiction that's out there to enjoy to conjure a sleuth who's undeniably fresh, while still feeling authentic as... READ MORE
A compelling, challenging piece of detective fiction
When I first mentioned my reading this book, I’d only read a few chapters. I found myself reminded of Agatha Christie because of how a modern day murderer ... READ MORE
Barnum meets seven
Wow this book had me hooked from the very beginning. Very much had a seven (the film) vibe with lots of twists and turns, great clues that had you guessing... READ MORE
Must read queer thriller!
I have been a fan for some time of Williams’s writing through his YA novels so this was a must buy for me. I’m not normally one for thrillers as I find the... READ MORE
A 5-star rollercoaster ride!
I knew this was going to be good, having previously read some of Hussey’s YA books, but it still blew me away. Did not predict the ending at all, but the w... READ MORE
Meet everyone’s new favourite detective!!
Absolutely incredible read - much like in all of William Husseye books you are immediately invested because of how amazing his leading character is! Scott ... READ MORE
A unique detective you won't want to miss!
William Hussey has accomplished something that many writers dream of, but only a few can pull off... he has created a protagonist that readers have never s... READ MORE
Keeps you guessing
Scott Jericho is an ex police detective with a difference. He is also a fairground traveller with a dark past, but with a Sherlock type skill at solving cr... READ MORE
A brilliantly dark whodunnit with a lesser known setting!
I LOVED this book- I loved the characters, the setting and the darkness of it.
I won't repeat the blurb too much but if you like a good whodunnit then you... READ MORE
I couldn’t put it down.
From start to finish this book drew me in to the point where I couldn’t put the book down. The characters and the events work well , create intense and lea... READ MORE
Lots I enjoyed in this book,
A roller coaster - pun intended. Loved the intrigue and rekindling love story between Scott and Haz. Found myself in Scott's mindset and logic complete wit... READ MORE
Stunning and Unique Thriller from William Hussey
I can’t remember where I first saw the talk of Killing Jericho by William Hussey but as soon as I saw the cover, I just knew it was a book I needed to read... READ MORE
Just brilliant
What a cracking good read that was, from the first page to the last it’s a one day read, I just didn’t want to put it down. A completely unique concept to... READ MORE
Brilliant from start to finish
Scott Jericho is an ex-traveller and shamed CID officer who has recently returned to the fair his Dad owns following a stint in prison for GBH.
He's an an... READ MORE
A cracking read
William Hussey aka William Harker
4 - 5 stars
Scott Jericho #1
Meet Scott Jericho from a traveller fairground background, ex DC ex-con (refer to the... READ MORE
Thrilling dark mystery
A thrilling dark mystery.
Scott Jericho is an ex police detective with a difference. He is also a fairground traveller with a dark past, but with a Sherlo... READ MORE
Gloriously twisted and macabre
Wow. Crime fiction at its most inventive. Brilliant characterisation. A rollicking masterclass of a mystery, packed with beautiful idiosyncrasies and i... READ MORE
A protagonist with a very interesting background
I read this with the Pigeonhole. The cover of the book is a good match with the thrills of the story. I liked the writing of the characters, setting and tw... READ MORE
Fabulous book
Brilliant book!! Reignited my love for reading, haven’t been able to put it down! Highly recommend to anyone who likes crime books will love it!
Wonderfully dark and twisted.
Wow! What can I say about this? Well, it's dark, an element of twisted gothic horror, disturbingly graphic in places but refreshingly different to any othe... READ MORE
Easily in my top 5 books this year.
I'm usually more of a fantasy, or supernatural reader. I already enjoyed William's 'The Outrage' and 'Hideous Beauty' so i was really excited for this book... READ MORE
Killing Jericho… going to be a great series
"Killing Jericho" by William Hussey introduces an intriguing and unconventional detective, Scott Jericho, who is openly gay and comes from a diverse backgr... READ MORE
A stunning read! Easy 5 stars
The most exciting crime thriller I’ve read in years! Pacy, intriguing, exhilarating with a main character unlike any I’ve encountered in detective fiction ... READ MORE
Read it!
The first in the Scott Jericho series & the author better hurry up with the second; I need more of this man.
Jericho is ex police, ex prisoner, gay, sel... READ MORE
Killing Jericho by William Hussey
Killing Jericho by Will Harker is the first in a new police crime series with the main character, Scott Jericho as the flawed hero or villain?
Scott has ju... READ MORE
Killing Jericho
Crime books can get a bit samey after a while so it is always good, and refreshing to find something that's a bit quirky. And we have that here for sure. M... READ MORE
Really great crime thriller!
Super happy to be on the blog tour for this, I’d had my eye on this book for a while. Crime/detective/thriller is my absolute go to and I enjoyed Killing J... READ MORE
Outstanding! What a page turner
I honestly couldn't put this book down. 3am went, 4am went and couldn't stop reading! I'm not usually a crime thriller reader but this drew me in immediate... READ MORE
Compelling and exciting
William Hussey is in top form in his latest novel Killing Jericho. Scott Jericho lives on the periphery of society in a community of traveling circus folk.... READ MORE
Amazing read
The location of this story is genius and captivating. The story grips you from the start and the character development makes you want more. It had me guess... READ MORE
Brilliant - 5 Stars
Really enjoyed the story of Scott Jericho and was hooked straight away.
I’d highly recommend it and can’t wait to see what’s next for Scott!
Thrilling read
This book had me on the edge of my seat! A fantastic thrilling crime novel with a complex and fascinating protagonist. I can't wait to read more!
A true page-turner
Killing Jericho by William Hussey is a gripping mystery thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. With a compelling protagonist and a cleverly w... READ MORE
Mixed bag
Scott Jericho has just left prison after serving time for GBH. Scott is a disgraced ex-police detective; a Traveller and he is also Gay. He is also a drug ... READ MORE
Very enjoyable
I was sent a copy of Killing Jericho by William Hussey to read and review by NetGalley. I really enjoyed this novel! I loved the travelling fair aspect a... READ MORE
Fantastic read - I cannot wait for the next one!
Fantastic detective story, loved learning a bit more about Traveller culture as a joskin. You are left waiting until the very end for a surprising reveal. ... READ MORE
A Mystery with Heart!
I got stuck in a reading slump late last year and have only just settled back in, but Killing Jericho was the perfect book to coax me out of it.
They sa... READ MORE
Highly entertaining!
From the get go, I was hooked. Hussey has written a gritty, dark & compelling story with a complex & charming main character.
The story focuses on a di... READ MORE
All the fun of the fair.
Killing Jericho was my favourite crime reads of last year. I loved everything about it; the unique, traveller detective who is tortured by demons, the fabu... READ MORE
Fantastic psychological thriller
Well, damn! I didn’t see that coming. What a fantastic and inspired twist.
When reading thrillers I’m always suspicious and constantly trying to figure... READ MORE
Crime Fiction with a Twist
Fresh out of prison, former police officer Scott Jericho is back living with the Traveller community he swore he’d never return to. But then someone approa... READ MORE
Modern crime done right
I have apparently actively avoided entering into the world of Scott Jericho for almost a year now. Since the original release, I have had the digital copy ... READ MORE
A traveller crime mystery
This was my first introduction to William Hussey and I wasn't disappointed.
Scott Jericho was an ex police officer with a very troubled past. It was unusu... READ MORE
A book to die for!
From start to finish I couldn’t put this book down. The ending had me shook. William wrote such a killer book, I was over the moon when I found out there’s... READ MORE
Nice twist on the gory serial killer
150 years ago there was a tragedy when a bridge collapsed and the Jericho Freaks were killed, providing a fair ground legend for generations. Now Jericho F... READ MORE