The Body In The Shadows by Nick Louth - DCI Gillard Crime Thriller 11 - Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781804363010. Publisher: Canelo. Series: DCI Craig Gillard Crime Thrillers, Book 11. Overview:. The Body in the Shadows is the eleventh gripping instalment in Nick Louth's bestselling DCI Craig Gillard crime thriller series, published by Canelo. This brand new paperback delivers fast-paced British police procedural fiction packed with tension, moral ambiguity, and sharp plotting. Perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Stuart MacBride, and Faith Martin, it combines a chilling murder investigation with a high-stakes underworld heist, testing Gillard's professional resolve and personal courage in equal measure.. About the Book:. Under a London motorway flyover lies the body of a young man — a stark discovery that pulls DCI Craig Gillard straight back into a case with unsettling personal stakes. Days earlier, the victim had clashed violently with Sam, Gillard's pregnant partner, turning a routine murder enquiry into something altogether more personal for the detective. As the investigation deepens, whispers begin circulating through London's criminal underworld about a "big job" reaching the Met's Flying Squad: something worth an estimated £500 million is about to be stolen. Gillard must untangle how the theft, the body under the overpass, and a web of deceit and old grudges are connected, all while safeguarding those he loves most. Nick Louth writes in brisk, punchy prose, delivering gritty realism, credible police procedure, and a morally grey cast where every lead could prove a trap. Readers will feel the tension mount as Gillard's team chases shadows through the capital, following threads from petty criminals to something far more sinister. The emotional heart of the novel lies in Sam's safety and Gillard's unwavering determination, making this both a relentless page-turner and a study in resilience under pressure. Whether a long-time follower of the series or a newcomer to DCI Gillard, you'll relish the precision plottin