Sleepyhead
(Author) Mark BillinghamHis first three victims ended up dead. His fourth was not so fortunate... Alison Willetts is unlucky to be alive. She has survived a stroke, delibrately induced by a skilful manipulation of pressure points on the head and neck. She can see, hear and feel; she is aware of everything going on around her, but she is completely unable to move or communicate. It's called Locked-In Syndrome. In leaving Alison Willetts alive, the police believe the killer has made his first mistake. Then DI Tom Thorne discovers the horrifying truth; it isn't Alison who is the mistake; it's the three women already dead.
Mark Billingham
Mark Billingham is a British crime novelist, actor, and comedian, best known for his Tom Thorne detective series. His debut novel, Sleepyhead (2001), became a bestseller, launching a successful crime fiction career. With a gripping storytelling style and deeply developed characters, Billingham is considered a leading voice in modern British crime fiction.
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