36 Hours: A completely unputdownable crime thriller

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Synopsis

You have 36 hours. If you follow the instructions, no one will get hurt...

Detective Kim Stone's blood turns cold when she reads the note. She has 36 hours to follow a trail set by an anonymous challenger. If she fails, people will die.

Kim's gut tells her this is no hoax. She summons her team, and with minutes to spare, they solve the first cryptic clue. It leads to a box hidden deep in the woods, containing a second clue and a tape. As she listens to the recording of a heart-wrenching scream, Kim knows her enemy will go to any lengths to achieve his goals...

Her bosses are watching every step she takes, and the only way to win is to break the rules. But with the clock ticking, can Kim find the twisted mind behind this murderous game before her time runs out?

From the no.1 bestselling author Angela Marsons, 36 Hours is a pulse-pounding race against time that will not let you stop reading for a second. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Val McDermid.

Can be read as a standalone.

See what everyone is saying about 36 Hours:

'OMG!!!... JUST WOW!!!!Seriously love, love LOVED!!!!... One of the most heart-racing, nail-biting, actually-stopped-breathing book I've EVER read!!!!... I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails whilst feeling my heart pounding into the silly hours of the morning... I absolutely LOVED IT!!!... one of the best books I have ever read!!!!' bookwormwhitlock86

'I DEVOURED this book in one afternoon!... the most nail-biting Kim Stone book yet like wtf?!... keeps you racing through the pages! Do NOT miss this!!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Amazing, gut-gripping, edge-of-the-seat... I absolutely loved it and would highly recommend it to everyone! Huge 5 stars!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow!... had me hooked, befuddled, amazed, enthralled, hooked, astounded, open-mouthed and did I mention hooked?!... I was totally oblivious to the world around me... addictive, amazing... I totally loved it!' Rachel's Random Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely brilliant... I simply couldn't stop reading... I stayed up late just so that I could discover how it would all end... will take you on a rollercoaster ride and there is no time to stop for a breather!' Me Love Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Oh wow. What. A. Book. Absolutely brilliant... I wanted to devour this book in one sitting but made myself read slower so I could savour it. Loved it!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Had me rushing through it... totally on the edge of my chair, no time to put it down and get on with all the things I should have been doing, in fact I woke up in the night to read another couple of chapters!... Utterly perfect!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Oh my God!!!... I was instantly hooked... absolutely brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The Queen of Crime does it again!!... absolutely brilliant!... incredible!... Kim Stone is the best character... ever!' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Bookouture
  • ISBN: 9781805509752
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
  • Languages: English

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36 Hours
Brilliant Read
nother brilliant read about Kim Stone I can’t believe this is number 21 in this series I just love them. She’s working on a very difficult case this tim... READ MORE
Sandie McCormack
36 Hours
Brilliant!
Being woken up at 3am guaranteed to put Kim Stone in a bad mood, being woken by reporter Tracey Frost makes it even worse! Frost tells her that a message h... READ MORE
Maggie Macdonald
36 Hours
Brilliant
I can’t believe that this is book 21 in the Kim Stone series they really do get better and better, 36 hours can definitely be read as a standalone but I wo... READ MORE
wendy lane
36 Hours
Stone Against The Clock
After a mere 3 hours sleep ,almost the last thing Detective Kim Stone wanted to was to be woken at 5 am on a Sunday morning by someone hammering on her fro... READ MORE
David Blendell
36 Hours
Gripping
Reporter Tracy Frost receives a note for Detective Kim Stone who has 36 hours to follow the clues or people start to die. So starts the investigation and K... READ MORE
36 Hours
The brilliant 21st DI Kim Stone novel
Today it is my privilege to share my thoughts on 36 hours published by @Bookouture. Thank you for my spot on thy tour, your patience, and the advance reade... READ MORE
John's Bookshelf
36 Hours
Loved it
wow angela marsons does it again i have followed most detective kim stone books however this has got to be one of my favourites i was so gripped the story ... READ MORE
Jennifer Hefford
36 Hours
Amazing!
Angela Marsons is the Queen of police procedurals and I love her books so much! I hope they will get made into tv shows! This story is book 21 in the s... READ MORE
Catherine Craig Angelic Light
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36 Hours
Excellent thriller
Reporter Tracy Frost receives a note for Detective Kim Stone who has 36 hours to follow the clues or people start to die. So starts the investigation and K... READ MORE
36 Hours
Uniquely Frustrating for Stone and Crew
4.25/5 stars One of the things that I love most about this series are the fresh and unique storylines that Marsons creates. I never feel like I've read ... READ MORE
Robin
36 Hours
Brilliant author
This is book 21 in this brilliant series.this read is about a cat and mouse game with the jester.a journalist recieved a message to follow the clues if she... READ MORE
Dreasie