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Knight & Culverhouse #7

With a Vengeance

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From the #1 international bestselling author with more than 2 million books sold.

On the night his criminal accomplice is released from prison, Freddie Galloway dies in a blazing inferno at his country mansion.

But with Mildenheath’s criminal underworld unwilling to talk, Knight and Culverhouse are left fighting against the odds.

Someone has a dark, disturbing secret — and they’re prepared to kill to keep it.



'Incredible' — BBC News

A 'sensation' — The Guardian

280 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 16, 2017

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About the author

Adam Croft

50 books547 followers
With more than half a million books sold to date, Adam Croft is one of the most successful independently published authors in the world, and one of the biggest selling authors of the past year.

Following his 2015 worldwide bestseller Her Last Tomorrow, his psychological thrillers were bought by Thomas & Mercer, an imprint of Amazon Publishing. Prior to the Amazon deal, Her Last Tomorrow sold more than 150,000 copies across all platforms and became one of the bestselling books of the year, reaching the top 10 in the overall Amazon Kindle chart and peaking at number 12 in the combined paperback fiction and non-fiction chart.

His Knight & Culverhouse crime thriller series has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide, with his Kempston Hardwick mystery books being adapted as audio plays starring some of the biggest names in British TV.

In 2016, the Knight & Culverhouse Box Set reached number 1 in Canada, knocking J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child off the top spot only weeks after Her Last Tomorrow was also number 1 in Canada.

During the summer of 2016, two of Adam’s books hit the USA Today bestseller list only weeks apart, making them two of the most-purchased books in the United States over the summer.

Before writing full time, Adam had previously worked as an internet marketing consultant, delivery driver and professional actor.

Adam has been featured on BBC Radio, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, The Bookseller and a number of other news and media outl

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Author 57 books83 followers
January 28, 2023
These books got me though and 8 hour job!
Always recommend a good mystery for a distraction.
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408 reviews8 followers
July 23, 2017
Absolutely Brilliant

Once again Adam Croft has written another great novel, each and every book I read I genuinely do not think they can get any better but somehow they do. This book again like t he others was fast paced a real page turner and a rollercoaster of a case although I did not for one second expected lucus to end the way he did. Now I can't say what otherwise I will spoil the book so if you want to find out what I am on about I suggest you read this book, like all Adam Crofts books I highly recommend this one as with the others. Well here I go again I think this is the best book by far that Adam Croft as written but then I say that about all his books.there are some authors that you see have a new book out and you genuinely want that book you don't even bother looking at the write up about it, you just see its by a particular author and buy it. Well that's what I a Mike with Adam Crofts novels, because I know no matter what it's about that I will fully enjoy them also I am in for a very genuine good read. This book is is and has been one of my favourites and a definite recommendation to anyone who likes a good thriller. You will miss out if you do not read this book.
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55 reviews1 follower
July 26, 2017
Such a magnificent book. Really enjoyed it. It even made me laugh. Just love Jack, he's brilliant and Wendy is great. Such a gripping ending with so many twists and turns. It's definitely my favourite so far. Just amazing.
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111 reviews
September 27, 2022
Easy read. The ending was good but it really failed to get me going
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50 reviews1 follower
July 20, 2017
Yet another brilliant book from Adam, once you start reading it's hard to put down, I've read all of the Knight & Culverhouse series, would definitely recommend them all.
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473 reviews
October 14, 2018
Adam Croft does it again – this is yet another fantastic story in the Culverhouse and Knight series which I found hard to put down. The plot itself is intriguing from the start and the action never really stops. It only took me two days to read as one chapter lead me swiftly into another and I found myself completely swept up in the excitement. As always, it was an easy read with the familiar characters who seem to get on so well despite the normal bickering you would expect from a group of work colleagues. Naturally the story is not without the twists and turns which keep you guessing as to who the perpetrator could possibly be and the ending, although somewhat perilous, is satisfying and yet again leaves us wanting more.
138 reviews2 followers
May 13, 2019
I have always loved the Knight and Culverhouse series, but for me this one was a bit slow.

It starts with a known criminal, Freddie Galloway, dying at his home after trying to escape what seemed to be an arson attack on his home. It just so happens that the day this occurs on the day that John Lucas is released from an 11 year stretch from a robbery he did with Freddie, the difference being that Freddie got away.

Is this a case of revenge or is it a case that not all is as it seems.

This book had the same sense of humour and sarcasm from Knight and Culverhouse, it was just a bit slow moving for me. Looking forward to trying Dead And Buried.
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43 reviews
January 17, 2018
Book 7 of Knight and Culverhouse

I gave this book 5 stars as I have enjoyed the full seven books of this series, the relationship of two high ranking police officers is portrayed throughout the full series, while still introducing new characters.
If you enjoy reading crime thrillers with twists, you'll enjoy this series.
The reader feels they know Wendy Knight and Jack Culverhouse personally after reading first few books and with each new case your routing for them and devastated when things go wrong!
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Author 5 books82 followers
July 24, 2018
"An Intense and Awesome Investigative Thriller"

In this 7th book of the series, the shooter of a bungled armed robbery is released from prison after 11 years. He seeks revenge on Freddie Galloway. This night of his release, Freddie leaps to his death to escape the blazing fire of his country mansion. Arson is confirmed and the case is investigated deeply. Both investigators are shocked as to what they discover. The ending will surprise you, too. This is another great story written by Adam Croft. He knows how to satisfy his readers.
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Author 4 books7 followers
April 3, 2018
Adam has produced another great read. I really enjoy the two main characters in this series. Knight and Culverhouse make a great team that you never want to see an end. Book 7 really draws your attention and you will not be let down. But if you have not read the first six I would suggest you do that first. I just received an email today from Adam that he is working on book 8. I am sure it will be another exciting read.
206 reviews7 followers
August 1, 2017
Adam Croft just keeps getting better.

How does he keep coming up with fantastic and complicated stories?

This is another can't-put-down book. Lots of characters..and I was even able to keep track of them all!

You won't be sorry if you get With A Vengeance...just make sure you don't have anything really important to do for a few days.
467 reviews2 followers
June 16, 2019
Another enjoyable read from Adam Croft. He writes murder mysteries with characters who could live next door to you and plots that could actually happen. I didn't guess the reason for the first death.
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196 reviews1 follower
October 14, 2019
The Odd Copper Couple

Another trustworthy tale of the odd couple and what sounds like a terrible place to live. Had suspected the twist at the end as there were no other characters brought into the narrative.
40 reviews
June 25, 2020
Confusion as to who did it.

A robbery gone bad, a policeman dead, a confusion of ideas. What will happen next? Will there be another death? Knight and Culverhouse have their most confusing case so far. Can you solve it?
2 reviews
August 7, 2017
Another fab Adam Croft novel edge of seat from start to finish. Fab ending. Can't wait for next book😁😁😁😁
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36 reviews
August 25, 2017
Awesome

Another great book. What a pleasant surprise. I wouldn't have even thought of that. I try to put myself in the book and see if I can solve it lol.
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58 reviews
October 9, 2017
Gobsmacked

Absolutely brilliant the last 2 books I have read by adam are so real it's as if your there with the characters keep it up brilliant
702 reviews4 followers
April 17, 2020
Great read

Love these England copper books. Great story plot, and plenty of action. Keeps you guessing until the end. Highly recommend
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111 reviews3 followers
April 21, 2020
Brilliant

Couldn't put this book down! Great characters and a brilliant story. Had some very unexpected moments that added to the books deotg.
33 reviews
May 9, 2020
So good.

I have read seven books in this series now, love the characters and the relationships they all have.
Highly recommend especially whilst in lockdown.... now for book eight!
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2,191 reviews4 followers
May 10, 2020
Another great book from this very talented author. Really enjoyed this book.
22 reviews
June 2, 2020
ANOTHER OUTSTANDING BOOK IN SERIES

I can never get enough of this series. Adam Croft knows how to keep the pages turning. Highly recommend. Excellent as always
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113 reviews
February 11, 2023
Another great story in this series. I find each book improves on its previous success. I sometimes think that it can’t get better than this but I’m always proved wrong.
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52 reviews
February 2, 2021
Yet another great page turner from the brilliant author Adam Croft! Never ceases to amaze me how he comes up with the ideas for the great plots in his stories. Here's to the next one!
4 reviews
December 20, 2019
Another great story.

The thing that I like is the way the Police are portraid. Being ex Job a long time ago I see some old times.
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