One Way Street: A gritty and addictive crime thriller. For fans of Val McDermid and Ian Rankin

''Fresh, original, authentic and gritty''

A series of bizarre drug-related deaths among runaway teenagers has set the North East''s homeless community on edge.

The word on the street is that a rogue batch of Spice - the zombie drug sweeping the inner cities - is to blame, but when one of Jimmy''s few close friends is caught up in the carnage, loyalty compels him to find out what''s really going on.

One Way Street sees the welcome return of Jimmy Mullen, the homeless, PTSD-suffering, veteran as he attempts to rebuild his life following the events in The Man on the Street.

As his probation officer constantly reminds him: all he needs to do is keep out of trouble. Sadly for him, trouble seems to have a habit of tracking Jimmy down.

Praise for One Way Street

''A compelling tale'' Sun

''Riveting . . . highly recommended'' Patricia Gibney

''One of the most unique sleuths in crime fiction'' Daily Express

''A triumphant sequel'' Harriet Tyce

''Brings humanity and a vital dash of humour to his portrait of life on the mean streets of Tyneside'' Daily Mail

''Smart, thought-provoking . . . with bags of heart and humanity'' Mari Hannah

'' Gritty yet compassionate'' Philippa East

''A real triumph'' Nikki Smith