Better Off Dead: An unmissable Liverpool-set police procedural novel from a rising star in crime thriller fiction

Author:   Sean Watkin
Publisher:   Canelo
ISBN:  

9781835981320


Pages:   384
Publication Date:   22 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Better Off Dead: An unmissable Liverpool-set police procedural novel from a rising star in crime thriller fiction


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Some secrets are best left buried.The emotional fallout from their last case has left DCI de Silva and DS Barclay's lives in tatters. Barclay's marriage has failed and de Silva is still haunted by the loss of her husband and wondering whether she ever really knew him. When the National Crime Agency takes over their investigation, the duo are reassigned to a cold case. A dismembered body found in Formby woods. Hidden for decades. And then, another body is discovered. As they dig deeper into the identities of the victims, they uncover a tangled web of awful crimes. And they learn that they can't trust anyone even those closest to them. A dark and gritty crime thriller, perfect for fans of Luca Veste, M. W. Craven and Russ Thomas. Praise for Sean Watkin'Sean Watkin brings Liverpool to life in all its rich dark colours' Val McDermid 'Fascinating characters and shocking crimes... Unmissable!' Heather Critchlow

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Author:   Sean Watkin
Publisher:   Canelo
Imprint:   Canelo Crime
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.80cm
ISBN:  

9781835981320


ISBN 10:   1835981321
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   22 January 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Sean Watkin was born and raised in Liverpool and studied a BA and MA in Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University. He has been shortlisted for Fresher Writing Award, Book a Break Prize, Bristol Short Story Prize and the McDermid Debut Award. His writing has been featured in The Gay UK magazine, and The Content Wolf e-zine, as well as other LGBT+ publications. Sean lives in Liverpool with his partner and two dogs.

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