Phoenix City - Picking up the Pieces

by Steve Naylor

'Phoenix Picking up the Pieces' is the second in the 'Phoenix City' series of novels by author Steve Naylor which are based around Liverpool/Merseyside area. Detective Superintendent Peter McCain is recovering from a serious injury. Returning to duty he is asked to lead a small team of experienced detectives, re-investigating cold cases; historical murders where a glimmer of hope exists that the offender can be found. Elsewhere in Liverpool, Lenny Dawson is evolving. A fledgling psychopath, he is changing from sexual predator into serial killer. Identifying his next victim, he is developing a plan that will take his behaviour to a new level of depravity. It will be his masterpiece. A historical case holds a clue that connects him with past crimes. Can the team find the evidence, prove the link and stop a killer before he strikes again?

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 18, 2020

Reviews

[Peter Glazebrook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant sequel to Footsteps in Life. Whilst this is a stand alone novel, readers of the first book in the series will be pleased to follow the development of some of the characters. In addition the author introduces some new, and disturbing, protagonists. In this cross over thriller and police procedural Steve Naylor creates believable characters and strong storyline.

[Mrs Gail Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping

Absolutely loved this book, couldn't put it down, and the ending was not what I was expecting . One of the best books I've read

[sue armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing author

This is the 2nd book I have read and I couldn’t put it down. Brilliant read and you feel you know the characters