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When is a crime not a crime Manchester 2017: Cain Bell thinks he has finally found happiness with April Sands, a celebrated chef and the love of his life. But on the night he proposes, April reveals a shocking secret: the man who confessed to killing Cain's daughter in a hit-and-run accident two decades ago was not the real driver. As Cain seeks answers, he discovers April harbours many more dark secrets - one of them ties her to the very tragedy that has haunted him for years. Caught between seeking vengeance and turning the other cheek, Cain must navigate the blurred lines between right and wrong in pursuit of a truth that will either renew or destroy him. Author's NoteAll Down the Line was first published in December 2020. Earlier that year the Covid pandemic broke out in the UK and our lives would never be the same again. A year earlier I left Manchester to live by the sea in Northumberland and Line was my farewell to the brilliant city where I'd spent most of my adult life. When I revisited the book to publish a hardcover version last year, minor revisions evolved into a more extensive rewrite. Although I loved the original narrative arc and all the characters, the world has changed so much in five years and our heroes no longer automatically win, nor does justice prevail, although 'karma' always has its way. Truth and facts no longer matter in a polarised world where disingenuous billionaire big mouths rule the waves. Sooner or later, democracy will have its day in the sun again - but only if we make sure we never give the belligerent buggers an easy ride and call them out whenever they lie, steal and cheat. Andrew J Field, 2025

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Feedback on the new 2025 version The pace is impressive, the story unfolds with energy and urgency, especially the opening as Cain's proposal is immediately negated by April's statement, Cain and April are mugged and Cain dumped in the canal, all in the first 10 pp. It's sharp and witty, slick but disciplined and the writing voice is assured and confident. There's an entertaining variety of disparate, colourful characters. Cain's account of his time at Auschwitz is grim and unflinching as he confronts life's horrors full on. Martin Fletcher, Editor Original praise for All Down the Line '...a cleverly constructed tale, boasting an intricate interweave of plot strands and a cast of off-beat, unpredictable and jump-off-the-page realistic characters. Looming over it all is Manchester itself, and the setting is so well realised you can almost smell the dank canal-side air.' Sandra Mangan, Crime Fiction Lover 'Perfect for anyone who loves crime fiction and has a connection to Manchester, The city lives and breathes through this book.' Beneathahousandskies 'An intricate plot that has plenty of twists that lead to a surprising and satisfying climax.' Avonna, GoodReads 'One roller coaster of a ride, it was dangerous, gripping, tense, enthralling and gritty.' Dash, GoodReads 'An excellent new crime novel, perfect for anyone who loves crime fiction, has a connection to Manchester as the city lives and breathes through this book.' Rowena Andrew. GoodReads 'Gritty, well written story with twists that keep you guessing.' Sharon Rimmelzwaan, GoodReads 'Gripping crime thriller filled with a rollercoaster of emotions and plot twists.' Sharon, GoodReads 'Effortlessly captures his audience and pulls them into the lives of some very real characters.' Emily Quinn, GoodReads 'The Manchester accent shines through.' Catherine Castling, GoodReads 'Suspenseful read, has loss, danger, a crime family, revenge and so much more.' Jacqueline Ellison, GoodReads

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Andrew J Field lives with Catherine by the sea in Berwick, next to the docks, close to the border. He previously lived, worked and played in Manchester, England ... A member of the Society of Authors and the Crime Writers Association, he has an MA in novel writing from the University of Manchester.

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