Hand Of God

Description

The beautiful game just got deadly. London City is playing in Athens, and football manager Scott Manson is keeping his team on a tight leash. He needs them home in one piece for a crucial match at Silvertown Docks. But Scott didn't plan for death on the pitch. As the Greek authorities are mounting a murder investigation, Scott must find the truth - and fast - to get his boys home in time.

Philip Kerr is the bestselling author of the Bernie Gunther thrillers, for which he received a CWA Dagger Award. Born in Edinburgh, he now lives in London. He is a life-long supporter of Arsenal. Follow @theScottManson on Twitter.

'Kerr is so good a writer ... and he knows his football ... A good, entertaining read' When Saturday Comes. 'An absorbing mix of football, whodunit, sex, violence all interspersed with a strong dollop of humour' Best Selling Crime Thrillers. 'A slick, stylish PI-type thriller, with plenty of wit. It'll certainly please any football fans out there who also enjoy reading fiction' CrimeWorm. 'As far as football novels go, this is a good one' Four Four Two. 'We don't expect a football thriller from the multi-talented Philip Kerr, but it is hardly a matter of surprise that he pulls it off with aplomb and keeps it interesting' Good Book Guide. 'Highly entertaining soccer thriller ... packed with insight at how grubby and cynical the beautiful game has become' Irish Independent. 'A first-rate whodunit' Sunday Post.