Body of Lies
The crime thriller of 2026 from the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of In the Blink of an Eye
(Autor) Jo CallaghanThe brand-new thriller featuring DCS Kat Frank and AIDE Lock from the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of In the Blink of an Eye. Human suspicion. AI manipulation. Who can you trust when truth has no meaning? DCS Kat Frank returns to work at the Future Policing Unit after a tragic loss, only to find herself thrust into a new high-profile case. On the night of Halloween a local MP is found murdered, with a taunting message written in binary code that seems to target Kat specifically: Catch me if you can. The victim's anti-AI sentiments suggest a political motive, and as Kat investigates with her partner AIDE Lock - the world's first AI detective - she finds herself once again battling her own prejudices about the technological future he represents. But when a cyberattack takes out the National Grid, Kat and Lock have to race against the clock to track down the hacker before thousands die. Tangled in a web of suspicion and deception, Kat must choose who and what to believe when the truth seems to defy both instinct and logic. Can she set aside her old doubts and put her faith in her AI partner one last time? Or will this case send Lock down a path she just can't follow - a path that will leave humanity behind for good? PRAISE FOR JO CALLAGHAN: 'Terrifyingly timely and provocative' VAL McDERMID 'The most original crime novel you'll read this year' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Just brilliant!' LISA JEWELL 'Sharp, perceptive writing and a brilliant new take on the detective duo' T. M. LOGAN 'Everything you could hope for in a thriller: heartbreaking, intelligent, deftly plotted and so original' FIONA CUMMINS 'A fresh take on the buddy-buddy cop trope . . . Provocative and compelling' VASEEM KHAN 'Wildly original, heartfelt, funny, and properly thrilling. Take a bow, Jo Callaghan' CHRIS WHITAKER
Jo Callaghan
Jo Callaghan is a British author known for her gripping psychological thrillers. Her writing is characterized by intricate plots, well-developed characters, and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Callaghan's most notable works include "The Perfect Stranger" and "The Lies We Tell." Her contributions to the thriller genre have earned her a reputation as a master storyteller, with critics praising her ability to create tension and suspense. "The Perfect Stranger" is considered her most famous work, captivating audiences with its suspenseful narrative and shocking revelations. Callaghan's impact on the thriller genre is undeniable, solidifying her place as one of the leading voices in contemporary suspense fiction.
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