Bøker av David Videcette

Step inside a real-life, missing person investigation in this compelling, true crime must-read.Uncover what happened to missing estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, as David Videcette takes you on a quest to unpick her mysterious disappearance and scrutinise the shadowy 'Mr Kipper'.One overcast Monday in July 1986, 25-year-old estate agent Suzy Lamplugh vanished whilst showing a smart London property to a mysterious 'Mr Kipper'. Despite the baffling case dominating the news and one of the largest missing persons cases ever mounted, police failed to find a shred of evidence establishing what had happened to her.Sixteen years later, following a second investigation and under pressure from Suzy's desperate parents, police named convicted rapist and murderer John Cannan as their prime suspect. However, the Crown Prosecution Service refused to charge him, citing a lack of evidence.High-profile searches were conducted, yet Suzy's body was never found. The trail that might lead investigators to her, long since lost.Haunted by another missing person case, investigator and former Scotland Yard detective, David Videcette, has spent five years painstakingly reinvestigating Suzy's cold case disappearance.Through a series of incredible new witness interviews and fresh groundbreaking analysis, he uncovers piece by piece what happened to Suzy and why the case was never solved.People don't just disappear...

Step inside a real-life, missing person investigation in this compelling, true crime must-read.Uncover what happened to missing estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, as David Videcette unpicks her mysterious disappearance.

I can't tell you the truth, but I can tell you a story... ®How much is real and how much is fiction, only YOU can decide!June 2007: a cold, dead body stares skyward from a rose garden in the grounds of a luxury London apartment. What secrets does the dead man hold? Is it suicide, or did someone want him silenced?Hours later, an attack on a nearby nightclub sparks a massive manhunt which ends as a blazing Jeep ploughs into Glasgow Airport.DI Jake Flannagan's evasive girlfriend, Claire, is back. But as they begin to unravel a real-life mystery together, the dark secrets of her past threaten to destroy their futures. What they uncover may put their relationship, their careers, and even their lives at risk.The truth costs nothing, but a lie could cost them everything…From the author of The Theseus Paradox, the smash-hit 7/7 thriller based on true events, comes the sequel about a real-life mystery that threatens to destroy a nation. Detective Inspector Jake Flannagan must uncover how a series of astonishing events are inextricably linked, before the past closes in on him. We all have secrets we say we'll never tell… What people are saying about author, David Videcette and The Detriment: "Videcette has all the hallmarks of being a dangerous storyteller." - Crimesquad.com "Combines police experience with an audacious stroke of imagination." - Crime Fiction Lover "David Videcette has managed to make my jaw drop yet again. Another amazing, unputdownable instalment in the DI Jake Flannagan series. Do not miss this!" - The Book Magnet "A fast paced and thrilling read... Had me gripped throughout. 5/5 stars!" - By The Letter Book Reviews "David Videcette grabs you by the throat and drags you along in a frighteningly topical story. One of those 'just one more chapter' books..." - Compulsive Readers "A heart in mouth, jaw dropping, unexpected read, which had me transfixed the entire way through. Absolutely fantastic and full of shockers, I would read The Detriment all over again in a flash. Five stars easily deserved." - The Writing Garnet "Nobody blends truth and fiction quite like David Videcette. Another triumph!" - Alan McDermott, bestselling author of The Gray Series David Videcette is a former Scotland Yard investigator who has worked on a wealth of infamous cases, including the 7/7 London bombings. With twenty years' policing experience, he is an expert on terrorism and organised crime. "I can't tell you the truth, but I can tell you a story…" ® Learn more about David: http://www.DavidVidecette.com/about-david For the chance to win a signed, paperback copy of David Videcette's next thriller, visit: http://www.DavidVidecette.com/title-reveal and pop in your email address.

I can't tell you the truth, but I can tell you a story... How much is real and how much is fiction, only YOU can decide. 7 July 2005: in the midst of Operation Theseus, the largest terrorist investigation that the UK has ever known, Detective Inspector Jake Flannagan begins to ask difficult questions that lead to the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend and his sudden suspension from the Metropolitan Police. Who masterminded London's summer of terror? Why can't Flannagan make headway in the sprawling investigation? Are the bombings the perfect ploy to mask a different plot entirely? Is Jake's absent girlfriend really who she claims to be?While hunting for the answers to the most complex terrorist case in British history, one man will uncover the greatest criminal deception of our time.Terror, extremism and fear of the unknown...sometimes the answer is much closer to home. 'A chillingly credible tale based on real circumstances.' 'A five-star, explosive finale.' 'Leaves the reader hungry to research this version of events!' 'A believable conspiracy theory with an incredible ring of truth.' 'This fictional thriller holds a lot of water. Do not miss!' 'A powerhouse of a fact-fiction mash-up.' 'A stunning 'big reveal' at the end.' 'Brilliant stuff that smacks you in the face!'The author: David Videcette is a former Scotland Yard investigator who has worked on a wealth of infamous cases, including the 7 July 2005 London bombings. He has twenty years of police and investigative experience as a British detective, specialising in counter-terror operations and organised crime. He currently consults on security operations for high-net-worth individuals and is an expert media commentator on crime, terrorism, extremism and the London 7/7 and 21/7 attacks.'I can't tell you the truth, but I can tell you a story...'