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DCI Jack Edgerton #1
When a Red Light Shines
Three years have passed, and two unsolved double murders in London still weigh heavily on the mind of Detective Chief Inspector Jack Edgerton. A serial killer continues to stalk the streets of London undetected. Will the killer strike again? Jack Edgerton, a member of the original investigation, has moved on, but the murders remain unsolved as he fulfils his new role as the head of Scotland Yard's elite murder investigation team. London remains a vibrant 24/7 city as life goes on... November 2011 is a prosperous and productive period for the media, and the political classes are embroiled in a battle to gain power as a public inquiry threatens to undermine the stability of the current Labour government. Allegations of corruption that cut right through to the very heart of the government make for a dangerous situation. A web of lies and deceit evolves as sinister events begin to unfold where a red light shines. London is again thrown into turmoil as a series of murders are committed in the affluent suburbs, reigniting fears of local residents. The killings have started once again, but why should the world of politics concern Jack Edgerton? There is no refuge for any person implicated in this killing game. Jack Edgerton is faced with his sternest test so far.
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First published October 31, 2012
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David Wilson
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David Wilson was born in Manchester in 1964, the youngest of three children, and lived in Manchester with his parents – now both retired head teachers – until the age of nineteen.
In the early 1980s, he moved to London and joined the Metropolitan Police, working in the inner-city areas of south-east London as a detective until 1990, when he transferred back to the Greater Manchester Police. Once again, he worked in the inner city, covering the Salford and Moss Side areas of Manchester.
During his police career, he worked as a plain-clothes Crime Squad officer and a detective in the CID. In the latter part he specialised in public order duties, firearms and terrorist crime scene search techniques, before retiring from the force. He was awarded several commendations for bravery and dedication to police duty.
After retirement, he worked as a self-employed private investigator, has written articles for online music publications and has interviewed some of the most famous rock acts, including Peter Hook from Joy Division/New Order and Jean-Jacques Burnel of The Stranglers.
An avid Manchester United fan, David also plays golf and listens to music from the Sex Pistols to Les Misérables. His favourite bands include The Stranglers and Coldplay.
He now resides in Manchester with his wife and two young children.
David Wilson was born in Manchester in 1964, the youngest of three children, and lived in Manchester with his parents – now both retired head teachers – until the age of nineteen.
In the early 1980s, he moved to London and joined the Metropolitan Police, working in the inner-city areas of south-east London as a detective until 1990, when he transferred back to the Greater Manchester Police. Once again, he worked in the inner city, covering the Salford and Moss Side areas of Manchester.
During his police career, he worked as a plain-clothes Crime Squad officer and a detective in the CID. In the latter part he specialised in public order duties, firearms and terrorist crime scene search techniques, before retiring from the force. He was awarded several commendations for bravery and dedication to police duty.
After retirement, he worked as a self-employed private investigator, has written articles for online music publications and has interviewed some of the most famous rock acts, including Peter Hook from Joy Division/New Order and Jean-Jacques Burnel of The Stranglers.
An avid Manchester United fan, David also plays golf and listens to music from the Sex Pistols to Les Misérables. His favourite bands include The Stranglers and Coldplay.
He now resides in Manchester with his wife and two young children.
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February 11, 2013
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Jack Edgerton is a really likable fella and the second half really picked up pace and was hard to put down. Looking forward to the next installment soon to be released!
June 12, 2021
Police procedural with serial killing, espionage and corrupt politicians. The prose is rather clumsy and the characters somewhat stereotypical.
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