A brilliantly entertaining crime novel from the author of NO TIME FOR GOODBYE

Zack Walker Mystery #1

Zack Walker is a writer with an overactive imagination and two teenage children. After a murder on their street, he uproots his family from the city - insisting it's for their own good - and heads for the security of the suburbs.

However, his peaceful new life is soon shattered when he finds a body while out walking by the creek. Zack recognizes the dead man - and knows who his killer might be.

Things go from bad to worse as Zack follows a trail of deceit that leads right to his front door. To protect his family - and so he doesn't get framed for a crime he didn't commit - he's going to have to track down the killer himself.

Suddenly the suburbs are not looking nearly so safe . . .

Linwood Barclay's debut novels, available for the first time in the UK.

"Delightful characters and a clever plot created with thoughtful and skilled writing...dare we hope for a second encounter?" - Washington Times

"Riotously funny and irreverent . . . Barclay's debut novel is a rollicking good read. Fans of the crime caper will rejoice." - Publishers Weekly

"Well crafted and twisty...BAD MOVE reads like a mainstream movie" - Dallas Morning

"An amazing debut." - Kirkus Reviews

"Some days, all you really want is for someone to tell you a wicked-good story. Linwood Barclay answers the reader's perpetual prayer." - New York Times

"Fast pacing and well-drawn characters" - Booklist