The Take – Graham Hurley

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The Take by Graham Hurley is the gripping second book in the DI Joe Faraday crime series — a gritty, atmospheric British police procedural steeped in moral ambiguity and the bleak realities of urban crime. As the novel opens, Faraday is reeling from the funeral of a young colleague killed in a tragic crash. But in the unforgiving world of CID, there’s no room for mourning. Faraday is quickly plunged into a harrowing new case when a disgraced gynaecologist vanishes, leaving behind a trail of damaged, angry women — any of whom could have had a motive for murder.

Complicating matters further is Detective Paul Winter, a fellow officer known for his corruption and cunning, now nursing a personal loss that strikes dangerously close to home. As Faraday juggles an impossible caseload and increasing pressure from politicians and bureaucrats, the line between justice and survival grows ever thinner. Hurley’s sharp prose and unflinching storytelling capture the grim, procedural realities of modern policing, earning the series a loyal following among fans of dark, character-driven crime fiction.

The Take is perfect for readers of authentic British crime novels who appreciate flawed detectives, tough moral choices, and uncompromising storytelling.