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The First 48 Hours

The First 48 Hours: the twisting new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller

Hardback Published on: 09/11/2023
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The First 48 Hours
A superb thriller from start to finish.
Wow that a book! I read this in two days as I just couldn’t put it down. A gripping, fast-paced, unpredictable, addictive and just plain brilliant psycholo... READ MORE
Emma at Waterstones Blackburn

Synopsis

THE FIRST 48 HOURS....WILL DECIDE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.

'Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!' HARLAN COBEN
'Great plots, great characters, great action' LEE CHILD
'An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride' PETER JAMES
'Compulsive ... this is Kernick at his best' THE SUN
'A vivid, high-octane page-turner' THE GUARDIAN

A COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE
He's a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits?

A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER
She's a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child?

A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIME
They have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives?

THREE STORIES. TWO DAYS. DOES ONE SECRET CONNECT THEM ALL?
THE FIRST 48 HOURS...MAY ALSO BE THEIR LAST.

Praise for Simon Kernick:

'One of Britain's top thriller writers' THE SUN
'That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again.' THE TIMES
'Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thriller' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best' DAILY MIRROR

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781472292407
  • Number of pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 236 x 158 x 38 mm
  • Weight: 632g
  • Languages: English

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The First 48 Hours
The First 48 Hours
I've not read many of this author's books and that's not for want of trying to fit them into an already bulging TBR but, what I have read had been top notc... READ MORE
Ashrae
The First 48 Hours
Brilliant read.
This is a bit of a chilling read! I am trying not to give any spoilers with this one. It's a fast paced, well plotted thriller with plenty of suspense and ... READ MORE
Martha Brindley
The First 48 Hours
A cracking read
A cop, a hunt for cold-blooded killers, a kidnap, a lawyer, a daughter and 48 hours for the mother to try to save the daughter. What does she have to do in... READ MORE
Celia Short
The First 48 Hours
Thrilling
Simon Kernick is one of my favourite authors and I have never been disappointed with anything written by him ... would this be the first time? Absolutely ... READ MORE
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The First 48 Hours
Top quality thrilling read
When you think of a story that gains momentum at such a fast pace that you are practically out of breath reading the last few chapters then surely Simon Ke... READ MORE
Richard Coupland
The First 48 Hours
One of his best. You won’t be disappointed.
Three groups people desperate to find a way to resolve a problem that could change their lives forever. A cop on the hunt for a group of kidnappers called... READ MORE
Peter Evans
The First 48 Hours
Fast paced and exciting....
The First 48 Hours is an exciting, fast paced thriller with lots of twists and turns that kept me reading well past bedtime. The unexpected revelation at t... READ MORE
Frances
The First 48 Hours
Amazing thriller!
Keith Fisher, or Fish to his friends, is a detective with the National Crime Agency, Becca Barraclough is a very successful barrister representing serial k... READ MORE
Joan Clapham
The First 48 Hours
A perfect thriller!
Fast paced, clever, amazing plot twists- how many more superlatives can I find to describe this book? I’ve been reading thrillers by Simon Kernick's for ma... READ MORE
Annette Librarian
The First 48 Hours
Gripping thriller
The story revolves around a kidnapping, a crime much overlooked in the genre, and so the plot appears straightforward, and in many ways it is. However, the... READ MORE
Peter Fleming
The First 48 Hours
Real page turner for crime fans
Action, adventure with a bit of fast paced thrills thrown in for good measure. Simon kernick is a fabulous crime writer and continues to write real page tu... READ MORE
Sam Allen
The First 48 Hours
This is a Cleverly Crafted Story
A COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE He's a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits? A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUG... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The First 48 Hours
A good read
The First 48 Hours is a good, enjoyable read with lots going on in it to keep me interested and hold my attention from start to finish. The story is writte... READ MORE
Anne Mosedale
The First 48 Hours
Brilliant read
Really love Simon Kernick's books and this one was first class as usual from the great twist at the end of the prologue right through to the satisfying end... READ MORE
Lovetoread2023
The First 48 Hours
Action Packed Thriller
There are 48 hours for a mother to save her daughter and for the detective to crack the case. Meanwhile will a couple pull off the perfect crime? Told in t... READ MORE
Hannah Reviews
The First 48 Hours
Excellent read
I have big fan of Simon Kernick since his early days and the author seems to never disappoint and this one is no exception. The first 48 Hours is another f... READ MORE
Michelle De Alwis
The First 48 Hours
Fast-moving ,Twisty Thriller.
When you pick up a Simon Kernick book you know you're in for full-throttle action,thrills,spills and twists. The First 48 Hoursis no different with a sp... READ MORE
David Blendell
The First 48 Hours
Thrill ride
Wow. Just wow. Buckle up for this one, I can’t remember another book with so many twists thrown into page turning thrills. A group of kidnappers are makin... READ MORE
Nick Brett