Editorial feedback on any excerpt from a novel up to 5000 words, plus short synopsis by author Russ Thomas. (#166)

Russ Thomas is the best-selling author of the DS Adam Tyler novels Firewatching (Waterstones Thriller of the Month, Nov 2020) and Nighthawking (Sunday Times Book of the Month, May 2021). He has an MA in Writing from Sheffield Hallam University and lives in Sheffield.

Praise for Russ Thomas:
‘The mystery surrounding the body is impressively deep, the various levels of tension are relentless, and
every chapter ends with a narrative punch to the face... Outstanding’ – Publishers Weekly

‘A pitch-perfect blend of the best of the old and the best of the new – all the traditional strengths and
charms are here, with a fresh and relevant 21st century edge. I loved it’ Lee Child

‘In the clever and compulsive Firewatching, DS Adam Tyler navigates a complex cast of villains and
victims in a cold case that suddenly turns very, very hot. I predict Russ Thomas is going to burn bright in crime fiction in 2020." Louise Candlish, author of Our House

‘A cracking read with a terrific new detective lead. Red hot debut for 2020’ Sarah Hilary, author of Someone Else’s Skin

‘A bold and brilliant new voice in crime fiction’ Kate Rhodes, author of Hell Bay

‘Intelligent, pacy and compelling, it’s everything you could want from a crime novel’ Sarah Ward, author of The Quickening

‘A great read. Totally absorbed me’ Cass Green, author of The Killer Inside