The Scorpion’s Head

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Shortly after a fractious weekend away with her family, Gaelle wakes up injured in a psychiatric hospital in Berlin. Her seven-year-old son is in a coma in another hospital – and the police suspect her of attempting to murder him. With no memory of what happened but convinced of her innocence, Gaelle escapes and begins a determined hunt for the truth. Michael is a contract killer working for Scorpio, a ruthless organization that spares no-one, where any agent who violates the rules signs their own death warrant. When Michael decides to reject an assignment, he knows he must run for his life. One makes a living by killing, the other would kill to survive. And soon their paths will cross.

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ISBN: 9781782277484 Author: Vandermeeren, Hilde Publisher: Pushkin Press Publication Date: 7th October 2021 Imprint: Pushkin Press Cover: Paperback Dewey: 839.3137 (edition:23) Pages: 288 Language: English Edition: Paperback original Readership: General - Trade / Code: K Category: Subject:

A furiously paced psychological thriller about a woman accused of attempting to murder her son, perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins

Shortly after a fractious weekend away with her family, Gaelle wakes up injured in a psychiatric hospital in Berlin. Her seven-year-old son is in a coma in another hospital–and the police suspect her of attempting to murder him. With no memory of what happened but convinced of her innocence, Gaelle escapes and begins a determined hunt for the truth.

Michael is a contract killer working for Scorpio, a ruthless organization that spares no-one, where any agent who violates the rules signs their own death warrant. When Michael decides to reject an assignment, he knows he must run for his life.

One makes a living by killing, the other would kill to survive. And soon their paths will cross…
 
An exhilarating addition to the Walter Presents Library.

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