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About THE CASE OF THE EXPLODING SHOP a totally gripping, breathlessly twisty crime mystery (Detective Roper and Hooley Mysteries)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Michael Leese has created a fascinating new character in Jonathan Roper as the hero of what promises to be an intriguing new series.” Ricky MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE DETECTIVE ODD COUPLE: DCI BRIAN HOOLEY AND CONSULTING INVESTIGATOR JONATHAN ROPER. Please note this is a new and revised version of the book previously published as Just Kill Them. A tech mogul is left comatose in hospital after a fireball attack at the O2 arena. Next a visiting Italian politician and potential presidential candidate is assassinated in her car. And then a luxury Sloane Square boutique is blown up by a car bomb. Roper and Hooley are now running a huge investigation. But Hooley has just been diagnosed with a heart condition. He needs major surgery. His doctor gives him just two weeks to solve the case before his operation . . . A FAST-PACED, TWISTING DETECTIVE MYSTERY THAT WILL HAVE YOU HOOKED. If you like Sherlock, The Mentalist, Elementary, Monk or The Bridge, you will love Michael Leese’s unique new detective odd couple. And if you enjoy David Baldacci, Ian Rankin, Angela Marsons, J.D. Kirk, Steve Parker and Alex Shaw, then this series is definitely for you. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE CASE OF THE EXPLODING SHOP: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An amazing author. His work is incredible and so grasping. I was hooked on the series from day one.” Chloe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There is something very special about this series. In my humble opinion, it is as good as Sherlock Holmes and Watson. A most wonderful British detective duo.” LooseBoots ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Brilliant! Keep up the good work. Look forward to our next encounter with this dream team!” Gullie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Michael Leese ranks amongst my favourite authors. Fast-paced police procedural with Jonathon once again having no filter . . . had me laughing out loud. Am eagerly waiting for the next in this series.” Cyberfreak ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Why in the world have these books not been picked up as a TV series? Everything about this series is fascinating. The plots, the characters . . . Needless to say I LOVE every single word.” Pam MEET THE DETECTIVES: CONSULTING INVESTIGATOR JONATHAN ROPER Ask Jonathan Roper how he is and he will either ignore you because he’s busy working or respond with a comprehensive list of aches and pains. Despite his civilian status, he plays an integral part in the Special Investigations Unit. He can consume vast quantities of data and see patterns where no one else can. Roper’s formidable intelligence and ability to concentrate can sometimes see him disappear down rabbit holes in pursuit of the truth. But Hooley is always there to pull him back out. DCI BRIAN HOOLEY You would be forgiven for thinking that this grumpy, middle-aged, pint-loving copper has seen it all and thinks he has nothing left to learn. But in fact, Brian Hooley always has time for his team, and his sense of duty is just as strong today as when he first started out. Working with Roper means he has to withstand a barrage of bracingly direct personal comments. Despite this, the DCI knows Roper is the man to turn to when everyone else has given up. THE SETTING From Sloane Square to the west, Streatham to the south, the Post Office Tower to the north and Canary Wharf to the east, Roper and Hooley pound pavements across every inch of London in search of wrongdoing. The City bristles with high-powered sleaze and the grimy backstreets contain criminals from every walk of life imaginable. DETECTIVES ROPER AND HOOLEY MYSTERIES Book 1: THE CASE OF THE HEADLESS BILLIONAIRE Book 2: THE CASE OF THE MISSING FACES Book 3: THE CASE OF THE DIRTY BOMB Book 4: THE CASE OF THE EXPLODING SHOP

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