No Rest for the Wicked

by Adam Croft

Genres: Suspense, Short Stories

ebook

Published November 11, 2015

About the author

With more than half a million books sold to date, Adam Croft is one of the most successful independently published authors in the world, and one of the biggest selling authors of the past year.

Following his 2015 worldwide bestseller Her Last Tomorrow, his psychological thrillers were bought by Thomas & Mercer, an imprint of Amazon Publishing. Prior to the Amazon deal, Her Last Tomorrow sold more than 150,000 copies across all platforms and became one of the bestselling books of the year, reaching the top 10 in the overall Amazon Kindle chart and peaking at number 12 in the combined paperback fiction and non-fiction chart.

His Knight & Culverhouse crime thriller series has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide, with his Kempston Hardwick mystery books being adapted as audio plays starring some of the biggest names in British TV.

In 2016, the Knight & Culverhouse Box Set reached number 1 in Canada, knocking J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child off the top spot only weeks after Her Last Tomorrow was also number 1 in Canada.

During the summer of 2016, two of Adam’s books hit the USA Today bestseller list only weeks apart, making them two of the most-purchased books in the United States over the summer.

Before writing full time, Adam had previously worked as an internet marketing consultant, delivery driver and professional actor.

Adam has been featured on BBC Radio, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, The Bookseller and a number of other news and media outl

Reviews

[Martin Pingree · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happens in the mind of an overworked detective with insomnia ? This short story is a deep look into that abyss. Well worth the read. You need to be reading all of Adam's books !

[Randy Tramp · Rating 5 out of 5]

DI Thomas investigates a murder that happened in his own neighborhood. The murder victum's house looks much like his own. Thomas's brain is dull and fuzzy from insomnia.

Croft is great at short stories, making it seem like a full-length book. I was hooked from page one and didn't stop until the end. And... What an ending.

I look forward to more of Croft's book.

[LISA MARKHAM · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmm I really like reading Adam Croft books so was interested to see what this really short novella was about.

It was written well but ended up being just ok. Was expecting a real twist but it mostly ended as I thought it would. Maybe I’m not a novella person. Won’t stop me reading Adam Croft books though as I’ve love the rest so far.

[Braylee Parkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

No Rest For The Wicked is a short story that reads like a character study of DI Thomas. The story carries you through a day in the life of a sleep deprived police officer-I won't give anymore than that away...

The suspense builds throughout the story and moves full speed ahead as you approach the end. Adam Croft vividly paints details of the events and at one point, I got a few chills down my spine. I waited a while to read this, but after finishing it, I was immediately looking for more stories from Mr. Croft. I assume, as this is my first time reading any of his fiction, that this short is just a small taste of what his writing has to offer.

[Misfits farm · Rating 4 out of 5]

A novella with a difference. An over worked detective whose mind is playing tricks due to his lack of sleep is called to a crime just a few houses from where he lives. Oh! Wow! I won't say too much as I hate spoilers. Prepare to be rather shocked. Adam is an excellent writer and I love his books. This one quickly draws you in (the hallmark of a good writer and so needed for a novella) and throws you out at the end . Cleverly thought out and a perfect coffee break read.

[Belinda Earl Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adam Croft has written a psychological thriller of a short story. He creates a complex character in the protagonist. The plot seems to be a detective story at first, but twists and turns to a shocking ending.

[Paul Devall · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really interesting short story.

I got this free as I subscribed to Adam's VIP club. I had a bit of a struggle to get it onto my Fire but in the end it was worth it.

A local murder, across the road from the copper's house. Who could have done that? Read it to find out.

[SANDYE · Rating 2 out of 5]

This story lacked the spine tingling psychological thrill I was hoping it might have. It was only slighly unnerving towards the end, before that there wasn't very much build-up to the finale. A bit disappointing in my opinion.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overworked and overtired DI Thomas investigates a murder in his street, but a problem arises.
Enjoyable quickly read short story

[Mark Heath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice short story

[karin whitehead · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great characters, good story line. Easy fast read, enjoyed. Only complaint, too short and leaves you hanging.

[Barry Medlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first read from Adam Croft and I throughly enjoyed it! Great writing! Look forward to reading more from Adam.

[Tracy Smyth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short story but enjoyable. A look at how the mind of a person suffering from insomnia works and what can happen

[Susan Zoch · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do like this authors writing but I was able to figure it out rather quickly. It was not a bad story though.

[Kev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting short story. It would make a brilliant start to a full novel.

[Josephine Pelch · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun short story! Got me in the end😉

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

The edition I had was updated with a new bold red cover and it was simply riveting. My only problem is that it ended abruptly and I wanted it to go on!

[Jack Okorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are up for a short story then sign up for Adam Crofts fan club and he will make sure you get a copy of No Rest for the Wicked. Adam takes you into the world of a police detective and teaches us about life, living and the pain of being a police officer. It is somewhat twisted but in a good read. What I enjoyed the most is this is a quick read. Read this to get you ready for longer work by Adam Croft.

[Carol Fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely worth reading!! Adam Croft is an amazing writer.