{"product_id":"playing-with-death-hardcover","title":"Playing with Death - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSimon Scarrow\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLee Francis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This fast, furious, twisty thriller kept me on the edge of my seat' Chris Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'If Stephen King had collaborated with Michael Crichton on a thriller, it might have been as good as this'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeterborough Evening Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA UNEXPLAINED DEATH\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe discovery of a horribly mutilated corpse launches FBI Agent Rose Blake into a puzzling investigation. The victim was alone at home with no signs of forced entry. Who - or what - burnt him to death? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE GAME BEGINS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStrips of rubber melted to the body emerge as evidence that the victim was wearing The Skin, an innovation that takes users deep into the virtual world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eESCAPE OR DIE...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a body with identical wounds is discovered, Rose realises that in the darkest corners of the Dark Web, a brutal killer is playing a deadly game. A game with no rules - and no mercy. To stop it, Rose must play too... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003ePlaying with Death\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'An \u003cb\u003eedgy, pacy, futuristic\u003c\/b\u003e and oh so \u003cb\u003every polished cyber thriller\u003c\/b\u003e...intelligent, perceptive...exciting' trevtwinem.booklikes.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'[A] \u003cb\u003efast-paced thriller of the highest quality\u003c\/b\u003e...The pace of the story is relentless...\u003cb\u003eWould highly recommend\u003c\/b\u003e' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eGrips you\u003c\/b\u003e from the beginning and \u003cb\u003eraces to a most exciting and enigmatic ending\u003c\/b\u003e. It was one of those books that call you back every time you are dragged away\u003cb\u003e. I absolutely loved it\u003c\/b\u003e' www.crimesquad.com\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e5 stars \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eleading-edge thriller\u003c\/b\u003e...My skin crawled quite a bit whilst reading this...A great novel that explores some brilliant concepts' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAddictive\u003c\/b\u003e...thought provoking...\u003cb\u003eDefinitely recommended\u003c\/b\u003e' Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eMakes you lie in bed and go over every possible theory in your head\u003c\/b\u003e...\u003cb\u003eI can't recommend this book enough\u003c\/b\u003e. If you're a fan of Simon Scarrow or just love a good crime thriller then do not hesitate to read this book' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A \u003cb\u003eterrific thriller\u003c\/b\u003e' Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA regular on the \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller list with his historical novels, \u003cb\u003eSimon Scarrow\u003c\/b\u003e launches an exciting new strand to his writing with PLAYING WITH DEATH, written with Lee Francis: both an edge-of-your-seat thriller and a terrifying exploration of the dangers of the modern world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimon's \u003ci\u003eEagles of the Empire\u003c\/i\u003e novels are legendary amongst readers of historical fiction, and all his novels, including the World War II thriller HEARTS OF STONE, have been acclaimed by reviewers and readers alike. Prior to writing fiction Simon worked as a teacher and lecturer; he is now a full-time writer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLee Francis\u003c\/b\u003e worked for several years in the world of film, TV and advertising as a script reader and assistant director. PLAYING WITH DEATH, written with his former lecturer Simon Scarrow, is his first novel.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9.3 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 26, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772116992288,"sku":"9781472213440","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b1d435b47431ab6aa528af5cc5608791.webp?v=1780399433","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/playing-with-death-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}