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Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Causes & prevention of crime

The Reckoning - The BRAND NEW action-packed gangland thriller from Kerry Kaya (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print... The Reckoning - The BRAND NEW action-packed gangland thriller from Kerry Kaya (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Kerry Kaya
R1,045 R930 Discovery Miles 9 300 Save R115 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The brand new action-packed gangland thriller from Kerry Kaya!An eye for an eye... Once the top dog, Danny Mckay has walked away from his old gangland life. He's on the straight and narrow now, looking forward to settling down and living a quiet life. But trouble seems to follow Danny. And when his own family is caught up in a shocking event, Danny is dragged back into the gangland world, hell bent on revenge. Danny's determined to make someone pay, but the rules are different this time around - old friends are enemies, and Danny doesn't know who he can trust. And as Danny gets closer to the truth, he realises that the consequences of his own actions could destroy everything - and everyone - that he loves. Don't miss the shocking climax to the Carter Brothers series and another gripping gangland read from bestselling author Kerry Kaya!

Pathways to Ruin? - High-Risk Offending over the Life Course (Paperback): Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Tamara Humphrey Pathways to Ruin? - High-Risk Offending over the Life Course (Paperback)
Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Tamara Humphrey
R916 Discovery Miles 9 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Individuals who have committed a number of crimes over their lifetimes have had complex, multi-faceted life experiences often characterized by extreme disadvantage and victimization. Those who are formally designated as "high-risk" by the Canadian criminal justice system often have a record of violent or sexual crimes. As a result, they are usually subject to additional monitoring in the community after completing a prison sentence. Pathways to Ruin? disentangles the numerous elements and pathways that lead to high rates of reoffending by focusing on developmental periods of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The book uses a case-study approach to consider individuals' entire crime pathway by examining the circumstances and factors that contribute to assumptions or official designations of "high-risk" behaviour. Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot and Tamara Humphrey overhaul society's popular crime narratives and instead draw on sociological and criminological perspectives to identify historical, social, and personal contexts that appear to increase the likelihood of reoffending. They also consider how negative life experiences may be addressed to circumvent trajectories of serious offending. Reducing the social distance that the "law-abiding" public may feel towards marginalized groups, Pathways to Ruin? details how legal systems could better serve these individuals, and acknowledges the many missed opportunities for compassion.

The Dryslwyn Castle Killings - A dark, gritty edge-of-your-seat crime mystery thriller from John Nicholl (Paperback): John... The Dryslwyn Castle Killings - A dark, gritty edge-of-your-seat crime mystery thriller from John Nicholl (Paperback)
John Nicholl
R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

He's inside her home. Successful novelist Mia is being stalked. Photos of her and her four-year-old daughter arrive in untraceable emails that demand Mia perform various tasks or else . . . Terrified, Mia tries to escape, but the killer follows her all the way to Italy. In desperation, she returns home, but nowhere is safe. Meanwhile, DI Gravel is investigating the murder of three women. The detective's last case pushed him to new extremes. Now with his health failing and his career at an end, what lengths will Gravel go to in order to catch a vicious killer? Once you've crossed the line, can you ever turn back? This is the fourth book in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime thriller series set in the stunning West Wales countryside. *Previously published as Every Move You Make*

The Feud - The BRAND NEW totally gripping domestic psychological thriller from Gemma Rogers (Paperback): Gemma Rogers The Feud - The BRAND NEW totally gripping domestic psychological thriller from Gemma Rogers (Paperback)
Gemma Rogers
R465 Discovery Miles 4 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From the stranger in the car, to the madman at her door... Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell 'It's a shocking thriller that grabs at your emotions on every page! Loved it.' bestselling author Lauren North The day my path crossed with Simon Fox I thought I'd already lost everything but then he almost ran me off the road with his flash car and belittling jibes. The men in my life had undermined me for too long. Enough was enough. Fuelled by alcohol and the desire to get even, I decided a spot of petty vandalism would make me feel a whole lot better. Wrong. Very wrong... I hadn't realised that Simon Fox was not a man to be messed with. He showed me just how much I still had left to lose. Soon I was battling for my home, family and life. Praise for Gemma Rogers: 'Captivating and enthralling, a story of revenge, infidelity, friendship and love. An outstanding book by an outstanding author, I give this book five shiny golden stars' Anita Waller 'A well-written and thoroughly entertaining thriller from a very talented author' John Nicoll 'Unputdownable. a nail-biting thriller that grips to the very last page.' Keri Beevis 'A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing right until the end' Dreda Say Mitchell 'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker it had me on the edge of my seat' Kerry Barnes 'An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you hooked from the first page' Jacqui Rose 'A cracking read. Brilliantly written characters and a gripping plot. Highly recommended.' Caz Finlay 'A page-turning must-read. It will have you hooked from the first page until the last' Stephanie Harte 'An intense thriller - it's a must-read' Sam Michaels 'An incredible read that had me engrossed from the first page. A five-star read' Alex Kane 'A real page turner, full of sinister secrets' Casey Kelleher

Blood Pact - The BRAND NEW totally gripping gritty gangland thriller from bestseller Heather Atkinson (Large print, Paperback,... Blood Pact - The BRAND NEW totally gripping gritty gangland thriller from bestseller Heather Atkinson (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Heather Atkinson
R1,082 R967 Discovery Miles 9 670 Save R115 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The BRAND NEW gritty gangland thriller from Heather Atkinson!To survive, they'll need to stick together...After the defeat of the rival Gordon and Thompson families, the Blood Brothers' reputations as feared lieutenants of the McVay clan are firmly established. The Gallowburn has become an untouchable stronghold in their capable hands. However, danger rears its head in another form - Jamie's deadliest foe, Cameron Abernethy. Still fighting to be released from prison, Cameron decides to use the Lawson family, the Blood Brothers' biggest rivals, to discover his daughter's whereabouts. With his enemies getting closer, and the police on his tail too, Jamie has some impossible choices to make. This is his last chance to live the life he's dreamed of with the woman he loves, but first he's got to make sure he's not caught or killed... If you love Kimberley Chambers, and Jessie Keane, you'll love Blood Pact. Discover the bestselling gangland author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back... What readers are saying about Heather Atkinson: 'Another brilliant book from Heather...she really is one the best in the business. ' 'I have read ALL Heather Atkinson's books. They are all fantastic.' 'All Heather's books are action packed and have you on edge.' 'I stumbled upon Heather's books and I'm so glad I did, characters excellent and storylines are great , I find myself searching the book stores for more of them to read the minute I finish one.'

Blood Pact - The BRAND NEW totally gripping gritty gangland thriller from bestseller Heather Atkinson (Paperback): Heather... Blood Pact - The BRAND NEW totally gripping gritty gangland thriller from bestseller Heather Atkinson (Paperback)
Heather Atkinson
R470 Discovery Miles 4 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The BRAND NEW gritty gangland thriller from Heather Atkinson!To survive, they'll need to stick together...After the defeat of the rival Gordon and Thompson families, the Blood Brothers' reputations as feared lieutenants of the McVay clan are firmly established. The Gallowburn has become an untouchable stronghold in their capable hands. However, danger rears its head in another form - Jamie's deadliest foe, Cameron Abernethy. Still fighting to be released from prison, Cameron decides to use the Lawson family, the Blood Brothers' biggest rivals, to discover his daughter's whereabouts. With his enemies getting closer, and the police on his tail too, Jamie has some impossible choices to make. This is his last chance to live the life he's dreamed of with the woman he loves, but first he's got to make sure he's not caught or killed... If you love Kimberley Chambers, and Jessie Keane, you'll love Blood Pact. Discover the bestselling gangland author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back... What readers are saying about Heather Atkinson: 'Another brilliant book from Heather...she really is one the best in the business. ' 'I have read ALL Heather Atkinson's books. They are all fantastic.' 'All Heather's books are action packed and have you on edge.' 'I stumbled upon Heather's books and I'm so glad I did, characters excellent and storylines are great , I find myself searching the book stores for more of them to read the minute I finish one.'

My Little Brother - The BRAND NEW unputdownable, page-turning psychological thriller from Diane Saxon (Paperback): Diane Saxon My Little Brother - The BRAND NEW unputdownable, page-turning psychological thriller from Diane Saxon (Paperback)
Diane Saxon
R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Two siblings, both missing for 20 years turn up within one day of each other. One dead. One alive.It was an ordinary school day, the day I lost my little brother. One moment he was on the roundabout and then was gone. Gone. Missing. They all blamed me. I was in charge. Even though I was only ten years old. They sent me away. The hurt, the shame, the questions. The not knowing. I tried to move on. It's been nineteen years in exile and now somebody wants me back. Someone with a dark secret. They hold the keys, they know the truth. So, I need to return to the Welsh village of my childhood to find out who, because I have a secret, too... I did something bad. Diane Saxon's standalone thriller is sure to plunge you into the dark world of secrets and lies. 'An intensely dark thriller.' Ross Greenwood 'Packed full of secrets and lies, and in a town filled with an unsettling atmosphere Saxon succeeds in putting the 'creep' in creepy' ' Valerie Keogh 'Gripping... I couldn't put it down.' Gemma Rogers 'A complex, dark and disturbing thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw dropping twists 5*' Alex Stone

One Hot Summer - The BRAND NEW shocking, page-turning psychological thriller from Anita Waller (Large print, Paperback, Large... One Hot Summer - The BRAND NEW shocking, page-turning psychological thriller from Anita Waller (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Anita Waller
R1,057 R942 Discovery Miles 9 420 Save R115 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

'A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax' Valerie Keogh 'By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted' Owen MullenA city on fire. A killer who can't be stopped. Who will be next? When two teenagers are found dead in a fire, DI Laura Henshall and DS Will Peters are called in to investigate. They believe it was a revenge attack gone wrong. But soon fires are cropping up everywhere, and the police suspect they're dealing with something much bigger . . . something that could bring the city to its knees. With time running out, can the detectives find the arsonists before the city goes up in flames? What readers are saying about Anita Waller: 'I was completely hooked' 'She just gets better . . . An absolutely fabulous read' 'Grabs you from page one' 'Absolutely phenomenal' 'A cracking good read' 'Honestly, I cannot get enough of this author'

Survivor - A shocking, page-turning crime thriller from Ross Greenwood (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print... Survivor - A shocking, page-turning crime thriller from Ross Greenwood (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Ross Greenwood
R1,038 R923 Discovery Miles 9 230 Save R115 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Vinnie has always been different. But Vinnie is a survivor...A childhood accident robbed Vinnie of his memories, making him sensitive and anxious, and his difference soon attracted bullies. If it wasn't for his family and his brother Frank, Vinnie wouldn't have survived. But as the boys grow up, and after the devastating loss of their parents, Vinnie finds himself increasingly involved in violent situations whenever he's with Frank. Is this the type of man he's become, or can the love of a remarkable woman teach him to embrace life? When Vinnie is accused of a terrible crime, and looks set for a long stretch behind bars, fragments of his memory start to return and he begins to unravel his past. Who was his mother? What kind of a man is his brother, Frank? And why does death surround them? Things are not as they seem, but Vinnie can survive anything... Ross Greenwood is back with this shocking, page-turning glimpse into the criminal underworld. This book was previously published as FIFTY YEARS OF FEAR. Praise for Ross Greenwood: 'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke 'Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won't let go until you've reached the shocking ending.' Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog 'Ross Greenwood doesn't write cliches. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

Drugs and Crime - Volume II (Hardcover, New Ed): Mangai Natarajan Drugs and Crime - Volume II (Hardcover, New Ed)
Mangai Natarajan
R7,981 Discovery Miles 79 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Despite twenty years of research, it is still debated whether drug dependency leads to crime, or whether involvement in crime increases the probability of drug dependency. This is because the relationship between drugs and crime is mediated by a great many variables, including the nature of the drugs, the user's degree of dependency on drugs, the life circumstances of the user, the social conditions under which the drugs are used, the laws governing obtaining and using drugs, social tolerance of drug use, availability of drug treatment programs, and so forth. This volume covers the many ways in which drugs and crime could be related that encompass and extend beyond the simple causal link between drug dependency and crime. It also reviews the main kinds of drug-related crimes and considers research that could help viable policy interventions.

The Doctor - The start of a dark, gripping crime thriller series from bestseller John Nicholl (Paperback): John Nicholl The Doctor - The start of a dark, gripping crime thriller series from bestseller John Nicholl (Paperback)
John Nicholl
R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Be careful who you trust. The Mailer family are oblivious to the terrible danger that enters their lives when seven-year-old Anthony is referred to the child guidance service by the family GP following the breakdown of his parents' marriage. Fifty-eight year old Dr. David Galbraith, a sadistic, predatory paedophile employed as a consultant child psychiatrist, has already murdered one child in the soundproofed cellar below the South Wales Georgian townhouse he shares with his wife and two young daughters. Anthony becomes Galbraith's latest obsession and he will stop at nothing to make his grotesque fantasies reality. A note from the author: While fictional, this book was inspired by true events. It draws on the author's experiences as a police officer and child protection social worker. The story contains content that some readers may find upsetting. It is dedicated to survivors everywhere. *Previously published as White is the Coldest Colour*

I Will Find You - An addictive psychological crime thriller to keep you gripped (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large... I Will Find You - An addictive psychological crime thriller to keep you gripped (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Amanda Rigby
R1,042 R927 Discovery Miles 9 270 Save R115 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Three sisters...One terrible secretAshleigh: A creative, free spirit and loyal. But Ash is tormented by her demons and a past that refuses to be laid to rest. Jessica: Perfect wife and loving mother. But although Jessica might seem to have it all, she lives a secret life built on lies. Grace: An outsider, always looking in, Grace has never known the love of her sisters and her resentment can make her do bad things. When Ashleigh goes missing, Jessica and Grace do all they can to find their eldest sister. But the longer Ashleigh is missing, the more secrets and lies these women are hiding threaten to tear this family apart. Can they find Ashleigh before it's too late or is it sometimes safer to stay hidden?

A Harvest Murder - The BRAND NEW cozy crime murder mystery from bestseller Frances Evesham (Paperback): Frances Evesham A Harvest Murder - The BRAND NEW cozy crime murder mystery from bestseller Frances Evesham (Paperback)
Frances Evesham
R448 Discovery Miles 4 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The brand new instalment in Frances Evesham's bestselling Ham Hill Murder Mysteries!One unexplained disappearance is strange, but two are sinister. In Lower Hembrow, an idyllic village nestled beneath Ham Hill in Somerset, the villagers are preparing to enjoy the autumn traditions of the rural English countryside until Joe Trevillion, a curmudgeonly local farmer and the father of six children, vanishes. When Adam Hennessy, the ex-detective proprietor of The Plough, the village's popular Inn, investigates, he finds ominous undercurrents beneath apparently harmless rumour and gossip. Meanwhile, a vicious campaign of vindictiveness forces Adam and his three amateur sleuth friends to dig deep into the secret lives of their neighbours to expose the source of a cruel vendetta and prevent another death. As they uncover the disturbing truth, the friends learn they must also lay their own past lives to rest before they can hope to make their dreams for the future come true. A brand new cosy mystery series from the bestselling author of A Village Murder, and A Racing Murder perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Betty Rowlands and M.C. Beaton. Other Books in the Ham Hill Murder Mystery series by Frances Evesham A Village Murder A Racing Murder Also by Frances Evesham - The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mystery Series Murder at the Lighthouse Murder on the Levels Murder on the Tor Murder at the Cathedral Murder at the Bridge Murder at the Castle Murder at the Gorge Murder at the Abbey

The Other Girlfriend - The BRAND NEW addictive, gripping psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect... The Other Girlfriend - The BRAND NEW addictive, gripping psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Daughter (Paperback)
Alex Stone
R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

'Utterly compelling reading, The Other Girlfriend is inspiring and I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend it.'Bestselling author Sheryl Browne She loves him... Lizzie Green once loved Tom Murphy with a passion that bordered on obsession. All she wanted was his love to be returned. Then one night something terrible happened and Tom left Lizzie broken hearted. She swore she would never let him hurt her again.... She loves him not. Now, ten years later, Tom turns up on Lizzie's doorstep still as charming as ever. Lizzie knows he still has the power to break her heart and destroy her life again. But Lizzie can't say no to him.... Can she? A gripping new psychological thriller from bestselling author Alex Stone. Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S.E.Lynes Chillingly Compelling 5 Bestselling author Diane Saxon I just finished #TheOtherGirlfriend by Alex Stone Author and OMG. I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it. Full review for publication on #CrimeBookJunkie. Recommend you add it to your TBR! Bestselling author Noelle Holton A brilliant debut 5 Bestselling author Erin Green I loved it!!! Couldn't put it down Life coach and author Lisa Phillips

To Defund Or Disband and Rebuild The Police - How to disband and rebuild the police department to stop police brutality, racial... To Defund Or Disband and Rebuild The Police - How to disband and rebuild the police department to stop police brutality, racial profiling, and racial discrimination (Paperback)
J U Passion
R589 Discovery Miles 5 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Feud - The BRAND NEW totally gripping domestic psychological thriller from Gemma Rogers (Large print, Paperback, Large type... The Feud - The BRAND NEW totally gripping domestic psychological thriller from Gemma Rogers (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Gemma Rogers
R1,066 R951 Discovery Miles 9 510 Save R115 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From the stranger in the car, to the madman at her door... Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell 'It's a shocking thriller that grabs at your emotions on every page! Loved it.' bestselling author Lauren North The day my path crossed with Simon Fox I thought I'd already lost everything but then he almost ran me off the road with his flash car and belittling jibes. The men in my life had undermined me for too long. Enough was enough. Fuelled by alcohol and the desire to get even, I decided a spot of petty vandalism would make me feel a whole lot better. Wrong. Very wrong... I hadn't realised that Simon Fox was not a man to be messed with. He showed me just how much I still had left to lose. Soon I was battling for my home, family and life. Praise for Gemma Rogers: 'Captivating and enthralling, a story of revenge, infidelity, friendship and love. An outstanding book by an outstanding author, I give this book five shiny golden stars' Anita Waller 'A well-written and thoroughly entertaining thriller from a very talented author' John Nicoll 'Unputdownable. a nail-biting thriller that grips to the very last page.' Keri Beevis 'A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing right until the end' Dreda Say Mitchell 'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker it had me on the edge of my seat' Kerry Barnes 'An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you hooked from the first page' Jacqui Rose 'A cracking read. Brilliantly written characters and a gripping plot. Highly recommended.' Caz Finlay 'A page-turning must-read. It will have you hooked from the first page until the last' Stephanie Harte 'An intense thriller - it's a must-read' Sam Michaels 'An incredible read that had me engrossed from the first page. A five-star read' Alex Kane 'A real page turner, full of sinister secrets' Casey Kelleher

The Cold Killer - A BRAND NEW gripping crime thriller from Ross Greenwood (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print... The Cold Killer - A BRAND NEW gripping crime thriller from Ross Greenwood (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Ross Greenwood
R1,048 R933 Discovery Miles 9 330 Save R115 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It's hard to live when you think you deserve to die... When a tired old inmate is found dead in his cell, the prison is obligated to investigate and so DI Barton attends. The men he interviews have been convicted of some of the worst things a human being can do, but it appears likely that the death was due to natural causes. When the house of the dead man is burgled and that crime is followed by a suspicious fire, Barton desperately needs to speak to his widow, but she's nowhere to be found. In the space of twenty-four hours, everyone he wants to talk to has vanished. Then he receives some post which makes him believe he could be the next to disappear. Barton's investigation goes full circle, through a series of brutal murders, back to the prison, and all signs are pointing to the fact that he's made a terrible mistake. There's a violent killer on the loose, who wants everyone to learn that some people deserve to die. DI Barton is back as Ross Greenwood continues with his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin. Praise for Ross Greenwood: 'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke 'Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won't let go until you've reached the shocking ending.' Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog 'Ross Greenwood doesn't write cliches. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

Lifer - An action-packed, shocking crime thriller from Ross Greenwood (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print... Lifer - An action-packed, shocking crime thriller from Ross Greenwood (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Ross Greenwood
R1,041 R926 Discovery Miles 9 260 Save R115 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ben wasn't brought up, he was dragged up.With absent parents and broken friends, a young Ben makes choices that are ruining his life. Before he's even twenty, Ben's spells in prison begin, and soon he finds himself involved in serious crime. When people begin to die, Ben must choose a side. But is this really the life Ben wants or is there a way out of this vicious cycle? Is he destined to fulfil his fate of being once a prisoner, always a prisoner? Or can Ben swap a life on the inside, for one with hope on the outside? Ross Greenwood is back with this shocking, page-turning glimpse into the criminal underworld. This book was previously published as THE BOY INSIDE. Praise for Ross Greenwood: 'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke 'Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won't let go until you've reached the shocking ending.' Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog 'Ross Greenwood doesn't write cliches. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

A Land Fit for Criminals - An Insider's View Of Crime, Punishment And Justice In The UK (Paperback): David Fraser A Land Fit for Criminals - An Insider's View Of Crime, Punishment And Justice In The UK (Paperback)
David Fraser; Foreword by Professor David Marshland
R645 Discovery Miles 6 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The British public today endure some of the world's worst crime levels. According to the government's own estimates, 132 million indictable crimes alone are committed every year, the vast majority of which go unrecorded and undetected. Burglary is rife; street crime burgeoning and violence is escalating to unprecedented levels. Fear of crime means that many of us - especially the vulnerable and the elderly - have become prisoners in our own homes, leaving predatory criminals free to roam our streets. In this meticulously researched and passionately argued study of the contemporary British justice system, David Fraser offers a sobering indictment of post-war British governments, who have not only overseen but also fostered this spectacular and terrifying rise in crime. Almost without exception, governments - and the civil servants and academics who abet them - have sought to persuade us that criminals are victims of society and that they are best rehabilitated within the community rather than punished inside prisons. So pervasive has this 'anti-prison propaganda' become that few of whatever political complexion are now prepared to question its truth. However, as David Fraser cogently argues, community supervision and probation orders have simply left criminals free to reoffend, while the criminal justice system's near obsession with the well-being of criminals has come to override its concerns for their victims, whose interests and sufferings are callously ignored. Moreover, he suggests successive governments' failure to carry out what is their first duty - to protect their citizens - threatens to undermine our democracy, as more and more people - exasperated by the blatant injustice of the justice system - take the law into their own hands. Britain has indeed become 'a land fit for criminals'.

Licence To Kill - Britain's Surrender To Violence (Paperback): David Fraser Licence To Kill - Britain's Surrender To Violence (Paperback)
David Fraser; Foreword by Leo McKinstry
R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Based on over thirty years of research of government sentencing policy and work within the criminal justice system, David Fraser demonstrates that Britain's increased reliance on alternatives to imprisonment has allowed violent crime to flourish. The number of life-threatening attacks has increased rapidly over the last forty years but justice officials have masked this development within a blizzard of deceptive statistics. Anti-prison groups tell the public that violent offenders can be managed in the community under supervision and that prison makes offenders worse. Contrary to this misleading propaganda, the evidence presented here informs us that criminals under probation supervision as an alternative to imprisonment commit hundreds of the most serious crimes every year, while the government's figures - which are kept away from the public eye - make it clear that long prison sentences are our best protection against violent crime. Licence to Kill demonstrates that the death penalty was an effective deterrent to homicide but does not argue for its reintroduction. Instead, by acknowledging its effectiveness, David Fraser argues the case for a re-vamped sentencing system that is as effective as was the fear of the hangman's noose. By providing readers with an alternative perspective, he invites them to consider the idea of a new criminal sentencing framework.

The Carmarthen Murders - The start of a dark, edge-of-your-seat crime mystery series from John Nicholl (Paperback): John Nicholl The Carmarthen Murders - The start of a dark, edge-of-your-seat crime mystery series from John Nicholl (Paperback)
John Nicholl
R450 Discovery Miles 4 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

One missing girl. Five bodies. Time is running out. When nineteen-year-old university student Emma goes missing, Detective Inspector Gareth Gravel is called in. But what is a simple missing person case soon turns into something much darker as Gravel's inquiries lead him to the graves of five young women - each of whom looks just like Emma. With a serial killer on the loose and his latest victim already in his control, can the police find Emma in time? Or will Emma have to save herself? The Carmarthen Murders is the first book in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime thriller series set in the stunning West Wales countryside. *Previously published as Portraits of the Dead*

The Cold Killer - A BRAND NEW gripping crime thriller from Ross Greenwood (Paperback): Ross Greenwood The Cold Killer - A BRAND NEW gripping crime thriller from Ross Greenwood (Paperback)
Ross Greenwood
R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It's hard to live when you think you deserve to die... When a tired old inmate is found dead in his cell, the prison is obligated to investigate and so DI Barton attends. The men he interviews have been convicted of some of the worst things a human being can do, but it appears likely that the death was due to natural causes. When the house of the dead man is burgled and that crime is followed by a suspicious fire, Barton desperately needs to speak to his widow, but she's nowhere to be found. In the space of twenty-four hours, everyone he wants to talk to has vanished. Then he receives some post which makes him believe he could be the next to disappear. Barton's investigation goes full circle, through a series of brutal murders, back to the prison, and all signs are pointing to the fact that he's made a terrible mistake. There's a violent killer on the loose, who wants everyone to learn that some people deserve to die. DI Barton is back as Ross Greenwood continues with his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin. Praise for Ross Greenwood: 'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke 'Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won't let go until you've reached the shocking ending.' Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog 'Ross Greenwood doesn't write cliches. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

The Fire Killer - The BRAND NEW edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from Ross Greenwood (Paperback): Ross Greenwood The Fire Killer - The BRAND NEW edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from Ross Greenwood (Paperback)
Ross Greenwood
R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'A masterclass in crime fiction' Jane E James The BRAND NEW thriller from bestselling author Ross Greenwood! When DI Barton is asked to investigate a seemingly innocuous fire that kills, he believes it's either children fooling around or a worrying racially-motivated crime. As he delves deeper into the case, he soon realises that there is a history of similar blazes spread out over many years, all within a close area. An idea suggested by pathologist Mortis makes Barton suspect he has the arsonist's motives wrong. When a night worker comes forward with a tip, Barton narrows down the suspects. But with all of them acting suspiciously, he knows for sure that one or more of them must be lying. And when a huge house blaze shocks everyone, Barton fears the killer has lost all control. Who is The Fire Killer? What will be next to burn? DI Barton is back as Ross Greenwood continues with his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin. Praise for Ross Greenwood: 'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke 'Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won't let go until you've reached the shocking ending.' Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog 'Ross Greenwood doesn't write cliches. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

The Accused - A page-turning new crime thriller from bestselling author Owen Mullen (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large... The Accused - A page-turning new crime thriller from bestselling author Owen Mullen (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Owen Mullen
R1,066 R951 Discovery Miles 9 510 Save R115 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When Private Investigator Charlie Cameron agrees to take on a cold case, he is drawn back into Glasgow's dark underworld...Glasgow PI Charlie Cameron knows Kim Rafferty is bad news the moment they meet. Desperate people always spell trouble in his experience, and Mrs Rafferty is as desperate as they come. What she is asking for is insane and if he agrees to help the wife of the notorious East-End gangster, the consequences for them both could be fatal. Twenty-four hours later, another betrayed woman with a hopeless case is pleading for Charlie's help. The PI is her only chance to keep an innocent man from serving a prison sentence for murders he didn't commit. Dennis Boyd is on the run, and as Charlie fights against the clock to keep him out of jail, he crosses a line that puts him on the wrong side of the law and pits him against his old friend and ally, DS Andrew Geddes. As the body count grows, and the defence for his client falls apart bit by bit, Charlie refuses to accept the inevitable. But everyone has their limits - even the infamous Charlie Cameron. Will he be forced to admit that this case may be the one to beat him... Owen Mullen is the author of many best-selling, page-turning thrillers including his popular Charlie Cameron series. His fast-paced, twist-aplenty stories are perfect for all fans of Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin and Ann Cleeves. What readers say about Owen Mullen: 'Owen Mullen knows how to ramp up the action just when it's needed... he never fails to give you hard-hitting thrillers that have moments that will stay with you forever...' 'One of the very best thriller writers I have ever read.' 'Owen Mullen writes a good story, he really brings his characters to life and the endings are hard to guess and never what you expected.'

The Babysitter - A gritty page-turning thriller from Gemma Rogers (Paperback): Gemma Rogers The Babysitter - A gritty page-turning thriller from Gemma Rogers (Paperback)
Gemma Rogers
R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It's every mother's worst nightmare... Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell I've done a terrible thing. I've told too many lies. It's gone too far and now my best friend's one year old daughter, Eden, is missing. I know what happened but I can't tell anyone my secret, I can't tell the police or Eden's parents. But I know who has her and I'll risk everything to get her back... Praise for Gemma Rogers: 'Unputdownable. a nail-biting thriller that grips to the very last page.' Keri Beevis 'A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing right until the end'Dreda Say Mitchell 'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker it had me on the edge of my seat' Kerry Barnes 'An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you hooked from the first page' Jacqui Rose 'A cracking read. Brilliantly written characters and a gripping plot. Highly recommended.' Caz Finlay 'A page-turning must-read. It will have you hooked from the first page until the last' Stephanie Harte 'An intense thriller - it's a must-read' Sam Michaels 'An incredible read that had me engrossed from the first page. A five-star read' Alex Kane 'A real page turner, full of sinister secrets' Casey Kelleher What everyone's saying aboutThe Babysitter:'A book I simply had to stay up to finish' 'Full of suspense... A thrilling read' 'A tense, dramatic and gritty story which kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat' 'Another winner from Gemma Rogers... A brilliant 5 star read'

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