The Hanged Man
Simon Kernick
📚 Genre
Fiction, Crime Thriller, Detective Mystery
🏢 Publisher
Century (an imprint of Penguin Random House)
📅 Publication Year
2017
🔢 ISBN
978-1780894508 (Trade Paperback Version)
About This Book
A high-octane thriller involving a gruesome discovery at a house in the countryside where seven people have been murdered. The plot follows DI Ray Mason and PI Tina Boyd as they uncover a conspiracy involving a shadow organization known as The Hanged Man. The cover features bold orange and white typography against a dark, cloudy skyline with two figures running.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
400 pages
Edition
Trade Paperback (C-format)
Series
Book 1 in the DI Ray Mason series (also features recurring character Tina Boyd)
Target Audience
Adult
Collector Information
Condition
Good to Very Good. The front cover shows some minimal edge wear and a slight curve typical of read paperbacks, but no major creases or tears are visible.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $12.00 USD
Rarity
Common. This is a mass-marketed contemporary thriller with high print runs and wide availability in the UK and international markets.
Historical Significance
Kernick is a notable figure in British 'grit-lit' or hardboiled crime fiction, known for fast-paced, real-time narrative styles. This book successfully launched a new series lead character.
Collector Notes
Minimal collectibility for this specific trade paperback edition. To preserve value, avoid direct sunlight which will fade the vibrant orange ink on the title. Collectors usually seek the signed UK first edition hardback of this title over the paperback.
Similar Books
The Hunter by Tom Wood, Sleepyhead by Mark Billingham, The Dealer by Stephen Leather, Ragdoll by Daniel Cole
Notable Features
Features a pull quote from 'The Sun' and mentions the author's status as a Sunday Times No. 1 Bestseller.