THE ORDINARY MAN

Discover the most unputdownable crime thriller of the year. From Joffe Books Prize winner Christie J. Newport.

Meet Beth Fellows, a Preston detective haunted by her mum’s murder when she was only four. She’s a driven woman with a heart of gold.

THE ONLY THING MORE TERRIFYING THAN THE KILLER YOU KNOW IS THE KILLER YOU DON’T.

He seems like such a nice man. Nothing about him tells you, you should be on your guard.

He’s just . . . an ordinary man.

Driving an ordinary car.

Telling you to get in.

And he’s the last person you’ll ever see alive.

If you love Angela Marsons, Helen Fields, Nadine Matheson, Helen H. Durrant, Rachel McLean, Lynda La Plante and Dorothy Koomson, you will devour this page-turning crime thriller.

READERS LOVE CHRISTIE J. NEWPORT:

‘The writing is so assured, the characterizations so rich and believable, the twisty storyline so gripping and unexpected. Christie Newport is definitely a star on the rise!’ Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author of The Last House on the Street

‘Taut, pacy and gritty story that kept me guessing the whole way through.’ Philippa East, author of Little White Lies and I'll Never Tell

‘A propulsive thriller with a flawed protagonist, a diabolical villain and enough procedural detail to make the setting life-like.’ Douglas Skelton

‘Taut and compelling. Christie Newport has written a pacy police procedural with a compelling new heroine.’ Andrea Carter

‘I tore through this dark, shocking and brilliantly executed police procedural peppered with eye-popping twists galore.’ A.A. Chaudhuri

‘This is an intelligent, insightful and well-researched police procedural. The plot is gritty, deliciously dark and fast-paced with a host of colourful characters who keep the pages turning.’ Kate Bendelow

‘Twisty, tense and authentic — a compelling police procedural with real heart.’ Marion Todd

‘An utterly compelling and propulsive thriller that grabs you from the first page and refuses to let go! Newport is an author that everyone will be talking about.’ Awais Khan

‘Vivid, gripping and authentic.’ Alison Belsham

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The twists and turns never stop. It was an excellent read that kept me captivated to the last page.’ Patricia G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me turning the pages long after my bedtime! Brilliant stuff.’ Louise M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved it!’ Aileen G.

ABOUT THE DETECTIVE
Beth is no stranger to violent death. When she was four, she witnessed her mum’s murder. The killer was never caught and that injustice is what propelled her to join the police. Now everyone Beth loves is placed in the firing line as she goes head-to-head with a ruthless killer.

ABOUT THE SETTING
Nestled on the banks of the River Ribble, Preston has faced its challenges but is once again a thriving Northern city, with a vibrant multicultural population. It is a beautiful place but there are dark alleys where the worst human impulses go unchecked.