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With robust characters and an intricately woven plot, it offers a thrilling window into the often murky world of crime investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of the crime and thriller genre, the 'Jo Howe' series combines immersive storytelling with realistic depictions of law enforcement, ensuring an exhilarating reading experience. Dive into the darkness of the criminal world, where every page turn brings a new twist, and every character has a story to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a dedicated fan of the genre or new to crime fiction, the 'Jo Howe' series is a must-read. Explore the collection today and uncover a compelling narrative filled with suspense, mystery, and the relentless pursuit of justice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bad-for-good-by-graham-bartlett-9780749028473","title":"Bad for Good","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForced to deliver the news to her boss (which, given their previous affair, creates its own set of problems), Phil's terminally ill wife, Ruth, collapses and is rushed to hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Phil receives a mysterious and sinister phone call, instructing him to pay £100k to have Harry's killer found and 'dealt with', he balks. However, after more calls and a devastating blackmail threat, he eventually agrees. His conflict with his bosses reaches a crescendo and, in a fit of pique, he retires from the police, and Jo takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a final twist of the knife, the blackmailers force Phil to stand for election as Police and Crime Commissioner, which, if won, places the entire Brighton police force and larger community in grave danger. 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Operation Eradicate is her response, but not everyone sees it as a positive development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor self-made millionaire Sir Ben Parsons, it is a threat to his business—his colossal empire relies on addicts who survive on Respite Pharmaceuticals' substitute drugs. With connections in the highest levels of government, media, and organised crime, Parsons unleashes a brutal counterattack on Howe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCity on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e explores the intense conflict between Jo Howe's determination to rid Brighton of its drug scourge and the dangerous retaliation she faces. 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