A burned church. A charred corpse. Spicer’s most chilling case yet.
The burning church lit up Manchester’s skyline, casting an eerie glow over the city. Outrage at the crime turns to horror when a charred corpse and satanic symbols are found in the smoking ruins. But for detective Jon Spicer, this is just the beginning of a twisted and terrifying case.
As lead investigator, Spicer is determined to bring the culprits to justice. But as he delves deeper, he discovers a dark and perverse occult underworld he had no idea existed. And with each new killing, it becomes clearer those responsible will stop at nothing to please their God.
With fires of hatred threatening to engulf the city, the atrocities must be halted. But even in Spicer’s worst nightmares, he can never imagine how close to home the investigation will take him.
Chris Simms: nominated for the Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year and CWA Daggers!
Praise for Chris Simms’ novels
Simms has created a great cast of characters that you can care about. Spicer is flawed but good at heart and it is difficult not to root for him. More please. (SOUTH WALES ARGUS)
A persuasive, original plot about the underside of modern life is combined with psychological insight in an excellent thriller. (THE LITERARY REVIEW)
‘Thoughtful and exciting crime fiction at its best.’ (MANCHESTER CONFIDENTIAL)
A great story: dark and compelling, and one that keeps the reader guessing right up to the gruesome but satisfying finale. (MATERIAL WITNESS)
Hell’s Fire keeps the reputation that Simms is fast-earning for himself as one of the UK’s finest proponents of the crime-writing art.’ (SHOTS MAGAZINE)
Some Amazon reader reviews for Hell’s Fire
‘From the first chapter to the last, I was kept guessing on what the hell was going on!’ ★★★★★
‘Once again, I couldn’t put it down. I really like Jon Spicer and his flaws, he is a human policeman and does things his own way.’ ★★★★★
‘Another brilliant Spicer novel cannot wait to start the next one.’ ★★★★★
‘This writer get better and better. Plenty twists and turns. Just downloaded next in series and can’t wait start it.’ ★★★★★
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’.
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