{"product_id":"skin-of-their-teeth-an-absolutely-gripping-crime-thriller-with-a-massive-twist-paperback","title":"Skin of Their Teeth: an absolutely gripping crime thriller with a massive twist - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichelle Kidd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET DETECTIVE NICKI HARDCASTLE IN THIS GRIPPING SUFFOLK-BASED CRIME SERIES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne broken body. Seven missing teeth. A killer who's only just begun.\u003c\/strong\u003eDetective Nicki Hardcastle is midway through painting her living room - she's supposed to be off-duty - when the call comes in. '\u003cem\u003eYou might want to see this one, boss\u003c\/em\u003e.'Minutes later, she's standing at the foot of a four-storey townhouse in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. A man lies impaled on a black iron spike, his body blood-soaked and broken.It appears Jacob Towers took his own life. But the details don't add up.\u003cstrong\u003eWhy was the dead man carrying seven of his own teeth in his pockets?\u003c\/strong\u003eThen a chilling voicemail surfaces: \u003cem\u003e'It's time to pay for what you did.'\u003c\/em\u003eTwo days later, there's another death. Just as sudden. Just as brutal. \u003cstrong\u003eAnd once again - seven teeth.\u003c\/strong\u003eSomeone is dealing out justice, one gruesome death at a time. And they've only just begun . . .\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, Angela Marsons and Rachel McLean, this twist-filled thriller will keep you hooked until the final jaw-dropping page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREADERS LOVE \u003cem\u003eSKIN OF THEIR TEETH\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant\u003c\/strong\u003e police procedural! Brilliant plotting, great character development, interesting back story.' Jennifer T.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A very \u003cstrong\u003eriveting\u003c\/strong\u003e read. The story had me hooked and I wanted to keep reading to see how things tied together. \u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely brilliant\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Mary R.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A \u003cstrong\u003egreat\u003c\/strong\u003e, fast-paced book to keep you wanting to read on.' Anita W.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eKept me guessing to the end\u003c\/strong\u003e. Just when I thought I had it all sussed out, the author threw in another curve ball! Fast-paced, \u003cstrong\u003egripping and tense\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Martha B. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003ePlenty of twists and turns\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep you guessing. An engaging mystery and complex plot. Great series!' Bonita S.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A \u003cstrong\u003efantastic\u003c\/strong\u003e book! It had \u003cstrong\u003egripping suspense\u003c\/strong\u003e, gruesome murders, mystery, intrigue, \u003cstrong\u003ejaw-dropping twists\u003c\/strong\u003e, and some shocking moments! Can't wait for more!' Debbie B.\u003cstrong\u003eTHE DETECTIVE\u003c\/strong\u003eDetective Nicki Hardcastle is in her early thirties. She's an independent, determined woman who is good at her job and treats her team with the respect they deserve. When she was ten years old, her little brother Dean disappeared. Nicki was supposed to be watching him. Now, she is estranged from her family, and finds it difficult to let people get close to her. Contentedly single, Nicki's perfect evening consists of a long run followed by a hot bath.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 332\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 18, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47499127816413,"sku":"9781805733096","price":24.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/eHJtyisP589781805733096.webp?v=1782149175","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/skin-of-their-teeth-an-absolutely-gripping-crime-thriller-with-a-massive-twist-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}