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Source: Pan Macmillan
J. M. Peace J. M. Peace i(8773501 works by)
Gender: Female
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J.M. Peace is a serving police officer. Over the past 15 years, she has served throughout south-east Queensland in a variety of different capacities. She lives on the Sunshine Coast.

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y separately published work icon The Twisted Knot Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2016 9638815 2016 single work novel detective mystery

This sequel to A Time To Run follows Constable Samantha Willis as she returns to active duties in Angel’s Crossing. After her abduction and near death at the hands of a sadistic killer, Sammi is back on the job but on desk duty. 'Rumours reach her that someone in Angel's Crossing has been hurting little girls, and before long a mob is gathering to make sure justice is served. So when a man is found hanging in his shed, the locals assume the pedophile has finally given in to his guilt. That is, until Sammi delves further into the death and uncovers a dark family secret, an unsolved crime and a town desperate for vengeance' (publication blurb).

2017 longlisted Davitt Award Best Adult Crime Novel
y separately published work icon A Time to Run Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2015 8773531 2015 single work novel thriller

'The hunt is on

'A GRUESOME GAME

'A madman is kidnapping women to hunt them for sport.

'A FRANTIC SEARCH

'Detective Janine Postlewaite leads the investigation into the disappearance of Samantha Willis, determined not to let another innocent die on her watch.

'A SHOCKING TWIST

'The killer's newest prey isn't like the others. Sammi is a cop. And she refuses to be his victim.

'A RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

'A stunning, tautly written thriller from police officer turned writer, J.M. Peace' (Publication summary)

2016 shortlisted Davitt Award Best Debut
2016 shortlisted Davitt Award Best Adult Crime Novel
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