Many changes are taking place in the public sector across Europe as emphasis is being placed on the efficient use of resources, the way that public organisations are managed and their relationship with clients and customers. Post-bureaucratic structures are being introduced and a more managerialist culture is being established. A new type of public servant is emerging - the public manager. This book consists of three theoretical chapters and nine case studies of public managers, which examine these changes amongst member states of the European Union. The concluding chapter identifies common trends and explains similarities and differences in terms of the constitutional, political, cultural and economic contexts.

'Taut, topical and tense' Adam Hamdy 'My new favourite crime author' Janey Godley 'A compelling written story told with relentless pace' Neil Lancaster A gripping crime thriller set in Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Peter Robinson and Ian Rankin. Will the truth be buried with the dead? When DS Joe Romano first meets Ana Dobrescu she's nervous, in serious danger, and clearly needs help. The next time Romano sees her, she's dead. There was nothing more he could have done, but that's cold comfort for Romano. He's determined to catch Ana's killer. Although the prime suspect, her millionaire boyfriend, is in a coma. With the help of his larger-than-life partner Rita Scannon-Aktar, Romano begins to piece together a puzzle that places Ana at the centre of something much bigger than they could have imagined. But while they're hunting a murderer, those higher up are more concerned about the money. So it's up to Romano to get justice for Ana. And whatever she knew, he'll just have to pray that she didn't take her secrets to the grave. 'An incredibly fast paced piece of crime fiction that kept me turning the pages. Overall a cracking read!' Karen Woods, author of Tracks 'Fast paced and relevant . . . will keep you captivated from beginning to end' Liz Mistry, author of the Detective Nikki Parekh series What readers are saying about the DS Romano series 'Right to Kill is an intense, intelligent, and totally absorbing British police procedural - one of the very best I've read in a long while' 'If you like Stuart MacBride, Peter James and Harlen Coben then this is defintely one for you, as I can see echoes of each of these very successful authors in this thriller' 'Some great characters and non stop action, set in beautiful Yorkshire countryside' 'There are so many police procedurals out there, but this one really stands out...can't wait to read more because this is a great start to what will hopefully be a series' 'An absorbing, immersive and thoroughly entertaining thriller which even features some trademark northern banter. Highly recommended'

The first in a gripping new crime thriller series set in Yorkshire, for fans of Ian Rankin and Joseph Knox. 'A striking debut' Peter Robinson 'The twisted big brother to Happy Valley' Michael Wood On a Thursday night in February, DS Joe Romano finds himself back on home turf in Wortley, West Leeds. He's following up on the disappearance of drug dealer Craig Shaw. It's the start of a case that could make or break Romano's career. Because Shaw is about to go from missing to murdered. While some don't think Shaw's killer should be brought to justice, Romano believes every life counts. But he's running out of time. The killer is ready to strike again. And Romano will be forced to question whether anyone has the right to kill. 'A gritty, uncompromising thriller' Paul Finch, author of One Eye Open 'A commercial thriller that highlights hot-button regional and national issues . . . sure to generate conversation' Yorkshire Post 'A modern take on the classic police procedural' Russ Thomas, author of Firewatching 'Breakneck pace, terrific protagonist and a kick-ass sidekick' Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man's Grave

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