Description
Beneath the Bleeding by Val McDermid, the fifth novel in the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series, follows criminal profiler Dr Tony Hill as he assists Detective Chief Inspector Carol Jordan in unravelling a series of shocking and seemingly motiveless crimes in the town of Bradfield. After a star soccer midfielder is murdered and a devastating explosion at a stadium leaves dozens dead and injured, Hill must piece together fragmented clues while recovering in the hospital, all under the watchful interference of intelligence services. Set against the backdrop of modern-day Britain, the novel explores psychological profiling, fears of terrorism, and complex criminal motives, while examining the strained yet crucial partnership between Hill and Jordan. McDermid’s tightly plotted narrative blends suspense, forensic detail, and high-stakes investigation, delivering an intense, page-turning story.
Beneath the Bleeding is ideal for readers who enjoy intelligent crime thrillers with morally complex characters, psychological insight, and escalating tension that tests both personal and professional limits.
