Sleepyhead

Mark Billingham's debut novel introduces DI Tom Thorne in a gripping and chilling crime story, where a woman survives a stroke caused by deliberate pressure manipulation, revealing a series of deadly secrets. As Thorne investigates, he uncovers a disturbing pattern among the victims and races against time to uncover the killer’s unique motives. The novel is praised for its style and compelling storytelling, establishing Billingham as a noteworthy voice in crime fiction.