Author Description

<p>In the northern town of Bradfield four men have been found mutilated and tortured. Fear grips the city; not man feels safe. Clinical psychologist Tony HIll is brought in to profile the killer. A man with more than enought sexual problems of his own, Tony himself becomes the unsuspecting target in a battle of wits and wills where he has to use every ounce of his professional skill and personal nerve to survive.<br> <br> Winner of the CWA's Gold Dagger Award for Best Crime Novel of the Year, The Mermaids Singing is a truly shocking psychological thriller and a startling departure from Val McDermid's Kate Branigan novels.</p> <p>At Ottakars's, we believe Val McDermid is one of the best British crime writers at work today. Most writers are content to succeed in one style of crime fiction; Val McDermid has written novels in different styles and excels in all of them. From tense and disturbing to witty and fast-paced, her novels are all skilfully plotted and compelling.</p> <p>We are confident that you will enjoy her books as much as we do and are offering this exclusive Ottakar's edition for only 99p* as an introduction. Luckliy, if you like this one, there are plenty more to read.</p> <p>Val McDermid's new novel A Place of Execution is published in paperback on the 4th April and will be available at all Ottakar's branches at the special price of £4.99* (£2.00 off rrp). Her new hardback, Killing the Shadows, is published in June.</p> <p>*Price applies for a limited period only and is subject to availability.</p>