Jackdaw: An unputdownable crime thriller packed with shocking twists

Daniel Cole

Oct 2023 · Storm Publishing

About this ebook

“Omg!! This was just such a pleasure to read, in a dark and twisted way! It's such a breath of fresh air and so original… starts with a bang and never lets up… Amazing.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the Sunday Times and international bestselling author of Ragdoll, comes a heart-in-your-mouth unputdownable thriller that will keep you up all night!

They call him the Jackdaw. On each body, he leaves a chilling signature: five scratches. And each time he kills, he takes a trophy, an eerie collection that grows with every strike.

No one knows what he looks like, where he'll strike next, or why. He could be your neighbour, your boss… your husband. There’s only a paralysing fear that, whoever he is, he's out there: watching, waiting.

Detective Scarlett Delaney’s neck prickles every time she hears the name Jackdaw. And now she’s been tasked with hunting him down before he kills again. But as she ventures deeper into a murky world of half-truths and clever lies, chasing the scant clues that Jackdaw leaves behind, Scarlett realises she isn't just hunting a killer. She's on his list.

Soon the lines between prey and predator begin to blur, and Scarlett discovers that trusting those around her might be her final, deadly mistake…

A totally gripping crime thriller with an AMAZING twist. If you loved Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh, The Chain by Adrian McKinty or anything by Jennifer Hillier you will race through Jackdaw.

What readers are saying about Jackdaw:

"Whip smart, sexy and wickedly readable. The serial killer thriller of the year!" M. J. Arlidge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This is a high action, extremely clever whodunnit that has you hooked from the very start... took me by surprise as to how good and addictive it was.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Omg!! This was just such a pleasure to read, in a dark and twisted way! It's such a breath of fresh air and so original… starts with a bang and never lets up… If only all books could be to this standard! Amazing.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A twisty, highly creative spin on the police procedural hunt-for-the-killer genre…. It's creative, shocking and at times moving and I'd love to see this one get made for TV too!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Filled with twists and turns, this novel of hunting for a killer will keep you up at night! Highly recommend to all crime lovers.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A fabulous story with lots of twists and turns, I will be recommending it to everyone I know.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A gripping tale that is difficult to put down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Dark and gripping from the off with a dose of dark humour thrown in.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A strong captivating read for lovers of addictive crime fiction.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Omg what can I say. From the first to last page I was hooked. Fast-paced, action-packed, original and so good.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A terrific thriller. I've enjoyed all of his books, but this one reaches new heights.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow what a book... I could not put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"What a great read!... I love the way this author’s mind works. Brilliantly written and so many twists, it will keep you on your toes until the very end!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A non-stop action story... Lots of twists and turns, truths and falsehoods and some enjoyable characters. A delightful rollercoaster ride!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A genuine page turner.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This is Daniel Cole at his very best… super writing and fabulous characters what more can you ask for. This truly is a book not to be missed.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

A gripping tale that is difficult to put down. We follow the escapades of Henry and Scarlett with much intrigue. Looking forward to the next instalment. Thanks as always to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the chance to read this book prior to publication. As with most books Storm publish great praise from the author and me for the excellent editing.

The first book in a new series from Daniel cole and what a start dark and gripping from the off with a dose of dark humour thrown in makes for another great read from this author who's books I can't get enough of. I enjoyed the unusual relationship between DC Scarlett Delaney and hitman Henry Devlin and I'm looking forward to reading more about them both in the next book which the author has already confirmed will be coming(CAN'T WAIT) A strong captivating read for lovers of addictive crime fiction. Highly recommended. Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC.

This was a non stop action story. It was a bit confusing at first but once I had sorted out the characters, it was a fascinating story. Lots of twists and turns, truths and falsehoods and some enjoyable characters. Delightful, roller coaster ride!

About the author

Daniel Cole (@DanielColeBooks) is the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Ragdoll trilogy, which has now been published in over thirty countries and is currently being adapted for TV. He has worked as a paramedic, an animal protection officer and with the RNLI lifeguards, but for the past few years has been describing himself on paperwork as a 'full-time writer'. He lives on the south coast of England and divides his time between the beach and the forest.