Quiver

Kate McCall's husband has been killed by her son, Luke, in a tragic bow-hunting accident. In the aftermath, Jack, a charismatic but troubled ex-con from Kate's past, shows up. When Luke takes off on his own for their rural Michigan cabin, Kate and Jack follow, but they're not the only ones hot on his heels. Two-time losers Teddy and Celeste, along with hit man DeJuan, are all looking to cash in on the money left to Kate. As they all head for the woods of northern Michigan, events rapidly spiral towards a dramatic life-and-death confrontation.

Displaying remarkable maturity and verve for a first-time novelist - through his characterisation, razor-sharp dialogue and masterful plotting - Quiver marks the debut of an outstanding and powerful new voice in contemporary crime fiction.

Read the opening pages to Quiver .