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The Rule

The Rule

Hardback Published on: 01/07/2021
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Synopsis

'Horrific, hilarious and often rather moving' THE TIMES

'The master of razor-sharp one liners. An absolute belter' - MANDASUE HELLER

'Brilliant. This is British crime writing at its best' - MARK EDWARDS

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MY DAD SAYS BAD THINGS

HAPPEN WHEN I BREAK IT...

Daniel is looking forward to his birthday. He wants pie and chips, a big chocolate cake, and a comic book starring his favourite superhero. And as long as he follows The Rule, nothing bad will happen.

Daniel will be twenty-three next week. And he has no idea that he's about to kill a stranger.

Daniel's parents know that their beloved and vulnerable son will be taken away. They know that Daniel didn't mean to hurt anyone, he just doesn't know his own strength. They dispose of the body. Isn't that what any loving parent would do? But as forces on both sides of the law begin to close in on them, they realise they have no option but to finish what they started. Even if it means that others will have to die...

Because they'll do anything to protect Daniel. Even murder.

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'Excellent as always. Grimy and heartbreaking in equal measure' - WILL CARVER

'A pacy, smart and darkly funny heartbreaker of a crime novel' - SUSI HOLLIDAY

'A stupendous piece of literary engineering' - JENNY O'BRIEN

'An intense and compelling read. Highly recommended' - LISA HALL

'David Jackson has done it again. The Rule is incredible' - NOELLE HOLTEN

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781788164375
  • Number of pages: 336
  • Dimensions: 236 x 158 x 34 mm
  • Weight: 540g
  • Languages: English

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The Rule
Tense & engaging
I really enjoyed #TheRule where tense writing kept me engaged and I couldn’t have guessed what the plot had in store. I really liked the characters, and ho... READ MORE
Gemma Rose
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Gripping
I didn't know what to expect when I picked up this book, but what I got was much better than I'd ever imagined. The story follows Daniel, who is 23, but me... READ MORE
Michelle Worthington
The Rule
Perfectly paced crime thriller that will put a bullet through your heart!
David Jackson’s previous novel “The Resident” was the first of his that I read. I loved it and immediately knew I wanted to read “The Rule” as soon as it w... READ MORE
Stu Cummins
The Rule
A Thrilling Family Drama
David is looking forward to his birthday. He wants fish and chips, a chocolate caterpillar cake, and six comics starring his favourite superhero. Daniel wi... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Rule
Gripping
I really enjoyed The Resident by David Jackson so I was really excited to read this ARC copy. Daniel is twenty three years old and must follow The Rule at... READ MORE
Jodi Lancaster
The Rule
A quick, readable thriller
"The Rule was that Daniel should avoid physical contact with others as much as possible. It was a tough decree to enforce, but it was the safest option." ... READ MORE
Emma Alvey
The Rule
You won't want to put it down till the end!
Daniel has learning disabilities, he cannot tell a lie and loves Adam-9, a successful tv show starring a superhero that comes to the rescue. He even has ... READ MORE
Karolyn Warrent
The Rule
Great read
I came across author David Jackson’s writing last year when he released the excellent ‘The Resident’ and was so impressed I plan to read more of his books.... READ MORE
Gary Wilkes
The Rule
Thrilling and darkly funny.
A darkly funny and thrilling read. I loved David Jackson's The Resident, and this book is just as unique and engaging as that one was. There are totally... READ MORE
Alisonannk
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The Rule by David Jackson
The Rule by David Jackson is an absolutely mesmerising fascinating story, which keeps the reader enthralled until the very end. This storyline kept me intr... READ MORE
Christine Rennie
The Rule
Well plotted and gripping thriller
This is the first book I’ve read from David Jackson and I would certainly read his others as I really enjoyed this well plotted and gripping thriller. Dan... READ MORE
Deborah Small
The Rule
Immensely likeable dark thriller!
I’d like to thank Serpent’s Tail, Viper and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘The Rule’ by David Jackson in exchange for my honest and unbia... READ MORE
Joan Clapham
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The Rule
4.5 stars This is a horrible, horrible chain reaction of events that starts with an accident and leaves a family in turmoil. Daniel is a special person. Ag... READ MORE
Ashrae
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The Rule by David Jackson
I am a HUGE fan of David Jackson’s writing and I always look forward to a new book from this author. Jackson knows how to tell a compelling story and his c... READ MORE
@damppebbles
The Rule
Dark humour and the realities of life.
This review is based on a review .pdf from the publisher via NetGalley.co.uk Cheerfully mixing the gritty daily realities of life in a dilapidated block o... READ MORE
Matthew K Spencer
The Rule
Refreshingly different
The Rule by David Jackson is a revelation; it is so refreshingly different from so many mainstream thrillers. Well-written, great characters and a plot-twi... READ MORE
Ciaran McLarnon
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Really good followup to his previous novel The Resident - Recommended!
Excellent thriller from the author of the very well received thriller The Resident. In The Rule Scott & Gemma only want to protect their 23 year old, but v... READ MORE
stuart pack
The Rule
A fast paced, dark humoured thriller
I loved The Resident which was written by David Jackson last year which led me to buy some of the authors other books. So when I saw this as a new stand al... READ MORE
Jackie sharp
The Rule
Another brilliant offering by David Jackson.
I am becoming a fan of David Jackson’s writing. I read The Resident last year which I really enjoyed, and The Rule is another brilliant offering from the a... READ MORE
Michellle De Alwis
The Rule
Decisions Decisions
This book is all about choices. It examines the choices a father might take to protect his family, it demonstrate the choices our law enforcement staff mak... READ MORE
peter_badger
The Rule
This draws you in
Hannah is a Detective Inspector, who when we meet her, is on the trail of a criminal at his girlfriends house. This leads to unfortunate circumstances and... READ MORE
Mikimoo
The Rule
A good page turner and recommended beach read
Daniel is 22 with learning difficulties and he's got a rule that he must not break.....and you've guessed it, he does! This results in his family making so... READ MORE
Sharon Adair
The Rule
A very intriguing plot!
What they say: Daniel is looking forward to his birthday. He wants pie and chips, a big chocolate cake, and a comic book starring his favourite superhero.... READ MORE
Nicky Worthington
The Rule
Please read it, take your time and enjoy this story
I loved “The Resident”, an excellent thriller that kept me on the edge. I was happy when I was approved for the ARC of “The Rule” but I wasn’t expecting an... READ MORE
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