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DI Jake Sawyer #5
Chase The Devil
JAKE SAWYER is in limbo. Facing an internal enquiry into his capture of a vicious killer, he turns private detective, and takes the seemingly hopeless case of a teenage boy, missing for seven years.
When a young woman podcaster investigating the boy’s disappearance also goes missing, Sawyer is drawn into the secretive world of urban exploration. But then an adult male body is found, showing signs of extreme torture, and the murder reminds Sawyer of an unsolved case from his early career.
He connects the past with the present, uncovering a terrible link which could hold the key to the disappearances.
Out of therapy and tormented by trauma, Sawyer must hold himself together as his quest to find the missing boy and woman leads him to the lair of his most terrifying adversary.
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Set within the bleak beauty of the UK Peak District, this pacy British detective novel is a murder mystery with twists, dark humour and a compelling lead character whose backstory continues through the series.
CHASE THE DEVIL is the fifth book in this series of page-turning thrillers from one of the UK’s sharpest writers.
Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, MJ Arlidge, LJ Ross and Michael Connelly.
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★★★★★ “This series gets better and better.”
★★★★★ “Tightly plotted and stylishly written.”
★★★★★ “Great suspense. Found myself second-guessing everything.”
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Praise for Andrew
★★★★★ "Prose that gets under your flesh and into your bones."
★★★★★ "Taut and compelling. Not a wasted word."
★★★★★ "Plot and character perfectly intertwined."
★★★★★ "Keeps you reading through the night."
★★★★★ "Poetic and utterly gripping."
When a young woman podcaster investigating the boy’s disappearance also goes missing, Sawyer is drawn into the secretive world of urban exploration. But then an adult male body is found, showing signs of extreme torture, and the murder reminds Sawyer of an unsolved case from his early career.
He connects the past with the present, uncovering a terrible link which could hold the key to the disappearances.
Out of therapy and tormented by trauma, Sawyer must hold himself together as his quest to find the missing boy and woman leads him to the lair of his most terrifying adversary.
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Set within the bleak beauty of the UK Peak District, this pacy British detective novel is a murder mystery with twists, dark humour and a compelling lead character whose backstory continues through the series.
CHASE THE DEVIL is the fifth book in this series of page-turning thrillers from one of the UK’s sharpest writers.
Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, MJ Arlidge, LJ Ross and Michael Connelly.
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★★★★★ “This series gets better and better.”
★★★★★ “Tightly plotted and stylishly written.”
★★★★★ “Great suspense. Found myself second-guessing everything.”
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Praise for Andrew
★★★★★ "Prose that gets under your flesh and into your bones."
★★★★★ "Taut and compelling. Not a wasted word."
★★★★★ "Plot and character perfectly intertwined."
★★★★★ "Keeps you reading through the night."
★★★★★ "Poetic and utterly gripping."
334 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2020
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About the author
Andrew Lowe
15 books53 followersAndrew Lowe was born in the North of England, back when it was okay to play outside and people ate trifle a lot.
He has written for The Guardian and Sunday Times, and contributed to numerous books on film, music, TV, videogames, sex and shin splints.
The Ghost is his first novel.
He has written for The Guardian and Sunday Times, and contributed to numerous books on film, music, TV, videogames, sex and shin splints.
The Ghost is his first novel.
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
March 20, 2021
Not for me anymore. Enjoyed the first few books in this series and wrote favorable reviews. This last book was depressing and repetitive and overlong. I forced myself to finish it and the ending was the end for me, I won’t be reading the next book.
November 16, 2020
Can't believe the cliffhanger! I only picked up this series a couple of weeks ago, now i need to wait until next summer to see what happens.
This was a bit darker (slightly creepy, which i liked!) in tone. I like the idea as Jake as a PI actually, think there could be some good side stories in that. Obviously that would need to wait until he gets out of his latest pickle!
Throughout the series so far, i've also like the ongoing feud between Dale, Fletcher and Jake. A bit tit for tat.
One thing i couldn't understand was the shop lifting, just seemed a bizarre thing for him to do. Maybe that was part of his risk taking needs.
Roll in next summer!
This was a bit darker (slightly creepy, which i liked!) in tone. I like the idea as Jake as a PI actually, think there could be some good side stories in that. Obviously that would need to wait until he gets out of his latest pickle!
Throughout the series so far, i've also like the ongoing feud between Dale, Fletcher and Jake. A bit tit for tat.
One thing i couldn't understand was the shop lifting, just seemed a bizarre thing for him to do. Maybe that was part of his risk taking needs.
Roll in next summer!
April 6, 2024
Following on from events in the last book, Jake is on suspension and DCI Farrell is determined to make it permanent. In the meantime, Jake decides to take on an unpaid missing person investigation. At the same time, he is managing to keep track of a current investigation which seems to be similar to murders committed when Jake was a young detective.
This was another riveting read. Jake seems to be regressing and is becoming more self-destructive by the day. This is not an enjoyable thing to read but engrossing nonetheless. I'm disliking Farrell more by the minute and the ending sets things up perfectly for the next book which I can't wait to read.
This was another riveting read. Jake seems to be regressing and is becoming more self-destructive by the day. This is not an enjoyable thing to read but engrossing nonetheless. I'm disliking Farrell more by the minute and the ending sets things up perfectly for the next book which I can't wait to read.
January 11, 2021
A sparkling English mystery series, featuring Detective Inspector Jake Sawyer, this is number 5. Shaw is besieged by mental issues but takes on a private case to revisit an old case. The past collides with the present. Fast pace, great style, snappy dialogue, tricky plot, a fine case of characters ... read it in a night. Check out the other four in the series, they're all great.
June 24, 2023
Adrenaline pumping
This story doesn’t have too many patches of downtime. The author certainly puts Jake Sawyer through the wringer. I think he needs to be given a break. Intriguing and twisting plot. Great characters. Good writing. All the ingredients for a good tale.
This story doesn’t have too many patches of downtime. The author certainly puts Jake Sawyer through the wringer. I think he needs to be given a break. Intriguing and twisting plot. Great characters. Good writing. All the ingredients for a good tale.
June 20, 2021
I was rather disappointed by this book. The many time-jumps were irritating and the many repetitions of Sawyer doing his training were rather boring.
April 21, 2024
Wished I had skipped this one, as there is a lot about animal cruelty in it.
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November 9, 2020
I had a hard time getting into this book, probably because I haven't read the previous one. I felt a little lost, not knowing the backstory or the characters. This isn't a reflection on the writing, but just a recommendation to read the books leading up to this one. I enjoy the writing, no typos. It is a little dark, with grisly murders and drug use by the protagonist. The author has said the next installment will be more positive and I look forward to that. I will probably go back and read the books leading up to this one, but won't read it again.
November 7, 2020
This is a brilliant fast paced, really well written English detective series! An excellent story! Little unnerving the topic but overall a superb read! I will look for more by this writer & do strongly recommend!
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