‘5/5 Stars – I did not see that ending coming!...it’s a great thriller with some fun twists that will keep readers on their toes’ (e) Book Nerd
All families have secrets... some are deadly.
When D.I. Matthew Denning is called in to investigate a house fire in a North London street, he never anticipated the horrors that awaited him. As Denning and D.S. Molly Fisher search the wreckage, the bodies of the Galloway family – Brian and Ellie, son Simon, daughter Amber and 9-year-old grandson Caleb – are discovered in the smouldering house.
All evidence points to a tragic accident… until Matthew and Molly discover that the family was dead before the fire, murdered in their home by a faceless psychopath. What started as a routine investigation swiftly turns into a murder investigation, with Denning and Fisher hunting a killer who has wiped out three generations with a shotgun.
But as the case deepens, Denning and Fisher discover that the Galloways were no ordinary family. Like all families, they harbour secrets - but unlike others, their secrets were so deadly, someone is willing to spill blood to keep them hidden…
An utterly gripping detective novel set in London, Blood Family will thrill fans of Angela Marsons, Mark Billingham and Robert Bryndza.
Readers are hooked on Blood Family:
‘fast paced and utterly gripping, with plenty to keep you guessing from start to finish. Thoroughly entertaining.’ The Bookwormery
‘Well-paced, with a few clever twists, I was never quite sure I knew who the killer was. Graeme Hampton’s writing is fabulous.’ Jessica Belmont
‘Denning and Fisher are a great team…I look forward to the next book’ (5 stars) Reader Review
‘I took to this book very quickly - always a good sign... An excellent plot line with nothing too gory or upsetting which gives a very comfortable read. A truly brilliant, very entertaining read.’ (5 stars) Nicki’s Book Blog
‘full of tension and intrigue. There were lots of twists and turns and it was difficult to know who to trust. It's a well written, fast paced read that keeps you gripped.’ Reader Review
‘my first introduction to D.I Denning and D.S Fisher and certainly won’t be my last. A gripping start that is steadily paced, picking up to a very satisfying conclusion. A must read for crime fans’ By The Letter Book Reviews
‘This is a really enjoyable and solid read for crime fans and I would recommend it.’ Reader Review
‘an interesting police procedural with several twists and a constant stream of developments. It held my attention throughout and I read it in one sitting.’ Reader Review
‘lots of satisfying twists and turns…this was an easy and engrossing read.’ Reader Review
Praise for Graeme Hampton:
‘This story starts with a bang and holds your attention throughout…fast paced and multi layered, each twist and turn drawing us further in.’ Book Bound
‘an excellent debut novel, I was drawn in from the start…the twists are clever and I genuinely didn’t guess the ending’ Alex J Book Reviews
‘This is a brilliant read…the story twists and turns to an exciting conclusion and leaves you wanting more’ Mac Reviews Books
‘Wow, I really enjoyed this book… It is a complex, intriguing, grabbing book that you can sink your teeth into. I was hooked from beginning to end’ Reading Through the Pain
‘The solving of the crime had me gripped…we’re never sure what is a red herring until the riveting climax’ Cara Merrol Loves Books
- ISBN13 9781800328525
- Publish Date 14 March 2022 (first published 8 January 2020)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Canelo
- Imprint Canelo Hera
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 368
- Language English