Savage Moon (Detective Spicer series, Book 3)

What if the law of the jungle is unleashed in a city?

The body of a woman with her throat ripped out is found on the moors near Manchester. She is discovered in an area where several sightings of a large black cat have recently been made.

When analysis shows that hairs caught under the victim’s nails are those of a panther, it’s assumed the animal has killed its first human prey.

Then a man who maverick Manchester Detective, Jon Spicer, is investigating as part of an entirely different case is murdered in exactly the same way. Only his body is found in a secluded car park far closer to the city centre.

As the body count rises, Spicer races against time to catch the elusive “Monster of the Moor” – a killer whose stealth and savagery strikes terror into the hearts of men and women alike.

If you enjoyed The Silence of the Lambs, Savage Moon is a must-read for you.

Shortlisted for the Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year!

Praise for Chris Simms’ novels

An atmospheric, psychologically astute and emotionally literate study of the nature of predator and prey, with an unexpected ending. (THE GUARDIAN)

An intricate plot is enhanced by good writing and human sympathy. Highly recommended. (LITERARY REVIEW)

Simms weaves an ingenious and surprising thriller with a big twist in the tale.’ (BOOK CLUB ASSOCIATES)

The plot has more twists and turns than a rollercoaster…fast-paced, involving, tense and well-written. (SHOTS MAGAZINE)

Simms is getting better and better. A chilling thriller, this will have you leaving the light on when you climb into bed.’ (LOVE READING)

Some Amazon reader reviews for Savage Moon

‘Brilliant storyline, imaginative, cohesive plot. Characterisation great. Loved it. Gripped from the beginning.’ ★★★★★

‘I love the way this author writes. I enjoyed this book very much. Excellent storyline with loads of twist.’ ★★★★★

‘Chris Simms is a great writer in my opinion, little wasted vocabulary, and kept me reading til the end.’ ★★★★★

‘I cannot recommend this book enough, it really is a great read!’ ★★★★★

‘Absolutely thrilling book, gripped my imagination and didn’t let go. The plot and the characters have so much depth. Starting my next Chris Simms book immediately.’ ★★★★★

About the Author

Chris Simms has worked in airports, nightclubs, post offices and telesales centres. After travelling around the world he settled near Manchester – where he now scribbles away in a cosy garden shed with a dainty little lurcher lying at his feet.

Along with nominations for the Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year award and Crime Writers’ Association Daggers (for his novels and short stories), Chris was selected by Waterstone’s as one of their ‘25 Authors For The Future’.

Don’t miss out on this heart-pounding thriller – get it now before the price changes!