David Jewell
Death Rattle
When a body is found stabbed to death in a notorious Newcastle upon Tyne gay cruising area, Detective Inspector Jack Slade of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team lands the case. What appears to be a robbery gone wrong takes a dramatic turn when the identity of the victim is revealed.
Slade is drawn into a dark underworld and is forced to seek help from people on the fringes of the Newcastle gay scene, Jack finds himself embroiled in a sinister world of sexual exploitation, missing teenagers and murders.
When his unorthodox methods result in the death of a suspect, Slade finds himself suddenly on the outside, shunned by his colleagues and himself a suspect in a homicide. He must uncover the truth about the murders, before he himself becomes a victim.
Not for the faint hearted, ‘Death Rattle’ is a dark and hauntingly realistic tale of corruption, sex and murder, set against the background of a tough Northern city.
This debut novel from crime writer and former police detective, David Jewell.
“A fast moving Police Procedural written with the authenticity of a polished crime writer who knows how cops think, talk and react. It is a dark and disturbing tale full of twists and chilling details.” ~ Barry Stewart Ba, DSM, MPhil, former Detective Chief Superintendent, Northumbria Police
“Potent, dark and authentic crime writing from the North East’s answer to Rankin.” ~ Elliott Kerrigan Writer and Creator of the Award Winning BBC Series, Boy Meets Girl
“The best I’ve read this year…this novel will take your breath away. I really hope that this is going to become a series because I want to see more of Jack Slade.” ~ John Cowton ‘No Quibble Scribble Book Reviews’
Death Chill
Jack Slade takes on his most difficult case yet as body parts dating back decades are discovered abandoned around the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. With bodies piling up, Slade is caught between a press hungry for gruesome headlines and senior officers demanding quick resolutions. Jack must fight against the clock to discover why the killer is now disposing of his victims. Are they making room for fresh victims?
“David Jewell displays an authenticity to be expected from an experienced former police officer. Death Chill is a first class read.” – Barry Stewart (author and former detective chief superintendent head of Northumbria CID)
