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Sharp Practice: A Relentless British Crime Thriller
Clean records. Deadly secrets.
In a world built on trust, the most dangerous crimes are hidden in plain sight. And this one is far worse than anyone imagined.
Ex-DCI Luke Sackville and his Ethics Team investigate three cases that appear to be routine and a police officer abusing his position; financial irregularities at a pharmaceutical company; a vehicle manufacturer using substandard components.
What Luke doesn’t expect is a trail of lies and intimidation. He finds records that look too clean, witnesses who suddenly fall silent, and leads that come back to the same powerful names.
As he digs deeper, he begins to join the dots and is shocked and horrified by what he discovers. A crime of unimaginable proportions is being conducted behind a respectable facade.
Luke draws closer to the perpetrators, little realising that they will do anything to protect themselves. He and his team find themselves pitted against a network of powerful people who are prepared to kill to keep their secret hidden.
Sharp Practice is the twelfth book in the series of crime thrillers featuring ex-DCI Luke Sackville and his Ethics Team. It’s perfect for fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross, Jack Gatland, Alex Smith, TG Reid and JM Dalgliesh.
In a world built on trust, the most dangerous crimes are hidden in plain sight. And this one is far worse than anyone imagined.
Ex-DCI Luke Sackville and his Ethics Team investigate three cases that appear to be routine and a police officer abusing his position; financial irregularities at a pharmaceutical company; a vehicle manufacturer using substandard components.
What Luke doesn’t expect is a trail of lies and intimidation. He finds records that look too clean, witnesses who suddenly fall silent, and leads that come back to the same powerful names.
As he digs deeper, he begins to join the dots and is shocked and horrified by what he discovers. A crime of unimaginable proportions is being conducted behind a respectable facade.
Luke draws closer to the perpetrators, little realising that they will do anything to protect themselves. He and his team find themselves pitted against a network of powerful people who are prepared to kill to keep their secret hidden.
Sharp Practice is the twelfth book in the series of crime thrillers featuring ex-DCI Luke Sackville and his Ethics Team. It’s perfect for fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross, Jack Gatland, Alex Smith, TG Reid and JM Dalgliesh.
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Published September 25, 2026
About the author
S J Richards
27 books99 followersSJ Richards (Steve, to those who know him) grew up in Bath, which probably explains why he can’t stop setting crime fiction there. After a career in business outsourcing, he took early retirement and finally had the excuse he needed to write the series he had always wanted to read: fast-paced, character-driven crime thrillers rooted in the places he knows and loves. He now lives in Somerset with his wife and two cocker spaniels. His daughter is the psychological thriller writer Abby Davies, which is both an inspiration and a challenge.
The Luke Sackville series is now into double figures, with more books on the way. Luke, a former DCI turned corporate ethics professional, navigates a world that feels familiar to Steve, even if the murder rate at his former employer was considerably lower. The series has over 10,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. If you haven’t yet met Luke Sackville, Taken to the Hills is the place to start.
The Luke Sackville series is now into double figures, with more books on the way. Luke, a former DCI turned corporate ethics professional, navigates a world that feels familiar to Steve, even if the murder rate at his former employer was considerably lower. The series has over 10,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. If you haven’t yet met Luke Sackville, Taken to the Hills is the place to start.
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October 13, 2026
All our favourite characters are back in another great listen from the pen of Steve Richard ! Once again, Steve delivers multiple storylines that keep you hooked and entertained throughout, building towards a final, exciting conclusion. There's plenty going on to keep you guessing, and it's another one of those addictive listens that's difficult to put down!
Many thanks, Steve, for another cracking instalment in the Luke Sackville series. And a big thank you to Sam for yet another brilliant narration, complete with some amazing accents! LOL!
Many thanks, Steve, for another cracking instalment in the Luke Sackville series. And a big thank you to Sam for yet another brilliant narration, complete with some amazing accents! LOL!
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