- Publisher: Orenda
- Year: 2022
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 384pp
- Illustrated: No
- Dimensions: 196x128mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.3kg
- ISBN: 9781914585487
- Product code: 541322
The Pain Tourist
New Paperback
Postscript summary
DI Rebecca Kent is tasked with closing an investigation that baffled her colleague, but her hunt for a copycat killer is made all the more complex when a witness wakes from a nine-year coma with knowledge he couldn’t possibly have, and the certainty that another murderer is also circling.
Product information
Full publisher description
A young man wakes from a coma to find himself targeted by the men who killed his parents, while someone is impersonating a notorious New Zealand serial killer ... the latest chilling, nerve-shredding, twisty thriller from the author of The Quiet People...
'Paul Cleave is an automatic must-read for me' Lee Child
'Riveting from start to finish. Smart and twisty, this book will get under your skin' Liz Nugent
'Shocking and chilling. A literary ice plunge. I absolutely loved it' Helen Fields
'Almost three books in one! Multiple murders, dedicated detectives - past and present. Complex, detailed and oh, so clever' Sam Holland
_______________
How do you catch a killer...
When the only evidence is a dream?
James Garrett was critically injured when he was shot following his parents' execution, and no one expected him to waken from a deep, traumatic coma. When he does, nine years later, Detective Inspector Rebecca Kent is tasked with closing the case that her now retired colleague, Theodore Tate, failed to solve all those years ago.
But between that, and hunting for Copy Joe - a murderer on a spree, who's imitating Christchurch's most notorious serial killer - she's going to need Tate's help. Especially when they learn that James has lived out another life in his nine-year coma, and there are things he couldn't possibly know, including the fact that Copy Joe isn't the only serial killer in town...
_______________
'An absolute thrill ride. Precise and swift and a joy to read ... storytelling at its best' James Oswald
'Such a unique concept, with wonderful, emotional writing ... I hooked on the story from the word go. BRILLIANT' Lisa Hall
'The most original and intense thriller ever!' Michael Wood
'I'd forgotten how good Paul Cleave is!' Sarah Pinborough
'You can't be a true fan of crime fiction if you're not reading Cleave's books' Tom Wood
'Uses words as lethal weapons' New York Times
'Cleave writes the kind of dark, intense thrillers that I never want to end' Simon Kernick
What readers are saying... [FIVE STARS]
'A masterpiece' Cafe Thinking
'A heart-pounding, jaw-dropping thrill ride' Emma's Bibliotreasures
'A brilliantly executed thrilling, twisty, nerve-shredding serial-killer chiller' Live & Deadly
'A red-hot, sleep-stealing, pulse-pounding read' Jen Med's Book Reviews
'An addictive trip!' The First Eleven Minutes
'I am absolutely lost for words' PRDG Reads
'Number-one TOP read of the year' Ian Dixon
'Cleave has made my heart pound, pulse race and jaw drop' Little Miss Book Lover
Praise for Paul Cleave
'The sense of dread builds unstoppably in this gripping page-turner ... an intense, chilling read' Gilly Macmillan
'You may think you know where it's going, but you couldn't be more wrong. A true page-turner filled with dread, rage, doubt and more twists than the Remutaka Pass' Linwood Barclay
'A true page-turner, with an intriguing premise, a rollercoaster plot and a cast of believably flawed characters' Guardian
'This merits comparison with the work of Patricia Highsmith' Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
'Tense, thrilling, touching. Paul Cleave is very good indeed' John Connolly
'An intense adrenaline rush from start to finish' S J Watson
'A riveting and all too realistic thriller' Tess Gerritsen
'A gripping thriller ...I couldn't put it down' Meg Gardiner
'Did my head in time and again' Michael Robotham
'One to remember' New York Journal of Book
'Paul Cleave is an automatic must-read for me' Lee Child
'Riveting from start to finish. Smart and twisty, this book will get under your skin' Liz Nugent
'Shocking and chilling. A literary ice plunge. I absolutely loved it' Helen Fields
'Almost three books in one! Multiple murders, dedicated detectives - past and present. Complex, detailed and oh, so clever' Sam Holland
_______________
How do you catch a killer...
When the only evidence is a dream?
James Garrett was critically injured when he was shot following his parents' execution, and no one expected him to waken from a deep, traumatic coma. When he does, nine years later, Detective Inspector Rebecca Kent is tasked with closing the case that her now retired colleague, Theodore Tate, failed to solve all those years ago.
But between that, and hunting for Copy Joe - a murderer on a spree, who's imitating Christchurch's most notorious serial killer - she's going to need Tate's help. Especially when they learn that James has lived out another life in his nine-year coma, and there are things he couldn't possibly know, including the fact that Copy Joe isn't the only serial killer in town...
_______________
'An absolute thrill ride. Precise and swift and a joy to read ... storytelling at its best' James Oswald
'Such a unique concept, with wonderful, emotional writing ... I hooked on the story from the word go. BRILLIANT' Lisa Hall
'The most original and intense thriller ever!' Michael Wood
'I'd forgotten how good Paul Cleave is!' Sarah Pinborough
'You can't be a true fan of crime fiction if you're not reading Cleave's books' Tom Wood
'Uses words as lethal weapons' New York Times
'Cleave writes the kind of dark, intense thrillers that I never want to end' Simon Kernick
What readers are saying... [FIVE STARS]
'A masterpiece' Cafe Thinking
'A heart-pounding, jaw-dropping thrill ride' Emma's Bibliotreasures
'A brilliantly executed thrilling, twisty, nerve-shredding serial-killer chiller' Live & Deadly
'A red-hot, sleep-stealing, pulse-pounding read' Jen Med's Book Reviews
'An addictive trip!' The First Eleven Minutes
'I am absolutely lost for words' PRDG Reads
'Number-one TOP read of the year' Ian Dixon
'Cleave has made my heart pound, pulse race and jaw drop' Little Miss Book Lover
Praise for Paul Cleave
'The sense of dread builds unstoppably in this gripping page-turner ... an intense, chilling read' Gilly Macmillan
'You may think you know where it's going, but you couldn't be more wrong. A true page-turner filled with dread, rage, doubt and more twists than the Remutaka Pass' Linwood Barclay
'A true page-turner, with an intriguing premise, a rollercoaster plot and a cast of believably flawed characters' Guardian
'This merits comparison with the work of Patricia Highsmith' Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
'Tense, thrilling, touching. Paul Cleave is very good indeed' John Connolly
'An intense adrenaline rush from start to finish' S J Watson
'A riveting and all too realistic thriller' Tess Gerritsen
'A gripping thriller ...I couldn't put it down' Meg Gardiner
'Did my head in time and again' Michael Robotham
'One to remember' New York Journal of Book
Reasons to shop at Postscript
Independent bookseller
Established in 1987, we’ve been sharing reading recommendations for decades.
Books you won’t find elsewhere
Discover new authors among our frequently changing bookshelves, along with almost-forgotten gems and a wealth of unusual titles you won’t find elsewhere.
Eco-friendly packaging
Orders are carefully packed in recyclable cardboard boxes, eco-friendly bubble wrap and solvent-free labels, paper and tape.
Condition and price
All our books are new, unused and unread, and they’re all up to 75% off RRP.
FREE monthly catalogue
Featuring over 400 handpicked titles, our unique catalogue is carefully curated and includes new and unusual titles, special features and exclusive collections.
Email newsletters
Our tailored newsletters are written by our booksellers, and we always highlight the books that we have talked about most in the Postscript office.
Footnotes blog
Some books spark ideas and conversations that our catalogue can’t contain – our Footnotes blog offers a deeper dive into a wealth of topics to inspire further reading.
Aftercare
We are all serious book people and we understand the value of reading. This is why we package our books so carefully and employ a helpful in-house customer services team to promptly resolve any queries you may have.
Delivery information
UK
Free UK standard delivery on all online orders over £25
Unlimited books in one delivery charge:
- • Standard: £3.20 (3-5 working days)
- • Click & Collect: £3.20 (3-5 working days)
- • Next Day (orders must be placed before 1pm, Monday–Friday): £4.50
- • Royal Mail Tracked48: £5.50 (2-4 working days)
Highlands and Islands delivery: standard delivery only (5-7 working days)
Overseas
All orders: delivery costs for orders outside the UK are based on country of destination and product weight.
You can view your overseas delivery cost using the Summary section within the Basket.
For more information on delivery/overseas orders please refer to our Delivery Information.
product
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/the-pain-tourist
541322
The Pain Tourist
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541322_media-0.jpg
4.99
4.99
GBP
InStock
/Fiction
/Fiction/Categories/Crime, Thrillers & Mystery
DI Rebecca Kent is tasked with closing an investigation that baffled her colleague, but her hunt for a copycat killer is made all the more complex when a witness wakes from a nine-year coma with knowledge he couldn’t possibly have, and the certainty that another murderer is also circling.
Paperback
0
0
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541322_media-1.jpg
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541322_media-2.jpg
add-to-cart
rrp_info:£9.99
productId:170073
bic_code:FA, FF, FH, FYT
FA, FF, FH, FYT
£9.99
Paul Cleave
General
196x128mm
Orenda
Yes
Paperback
View All
