Life Sentence

Superb ... The second volume in Turner's Cassie Raven series is every bit as good as the first -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times * A forensic thriller of quiet assurance, and Cassie is a distinctive, authoritatively realised protagonist -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times * Fast-paced, page-turning ... a crime novel - and series - that deserves to be read widely -- Will Gore * The Spectator * I love this series! * Elly Griffiths * Engrossing, sharp, utterly original. Cassie Raven is the forensic heroine we didn't know we needed * Tammy Cohen * A must-read series now. The setting, the pacing and the wonderful cast of characters are all pitch perfect * James Oswald * AK Turner is a classy writer who has created a warm, engaging and original lead character in Cassie Raven. If you want something different look no further * Mari Hannah * An engrossing and intriguing read * Faith Martin * Cassie Raven is my favourite new character in British crime writing * William Shaw * AK Turner has done it again ... If you loved Body Language, then strap yourself in for the ride - Life Sentence is even better. Twisty and tremendous! * Mara Timon * We predict you'll fly through it as quickly as we did...You'll root for Cassie and her determination to find answers * Belfast Telegraph * A. K. Turner spins science into spellbinding storytelling * Val McDermid on Body Language * Introduces us to a fabulously one-of-a-kind protagonist. Blackly humorous, we're so ready for more * HEAT magazine on Body Language * An immersive world with a fascinating lead, this makes for a fresh and exciting new series * Claire McGowan on Body Language * What a start to a new series, full of verve and acutely perceptive on grief and human relationships. Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar, ready to shake things up * Sarah Hilary on Body Language * A stellar example of the forensic-medical crime genre. Impeccably researched, with fascinating insights and a truly memorable, original heroine, this is one of the best series openers I've read in years * Jane Casey on Body Language * Move over Silent Witness - Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine * Isabelle Grey on Body Language * Had the pleasure of reading this little beauty by AK Turner and I loved it. It was awesome! Dark humour and gore galore - Cassie Raven is my new favourite character. The mortuary scenes were so vivid - it was like Silent Witness but much more believable * Susi Holliday on Body Language * A terrific, well-paced plot and the tight focus on the mortuary setting works really well to ground the action...[Turner] is adept at creating memorable characters * The Spectator on Body Language * The writing is classy and accessible. The plot just zips along at a good pace...The characterisation is great too... it's got off to a cracking start and I can't wait for the next book in the series. * The Bookbag on Body Language * Terrific central character of Cassie Raven...beautifully rounded and believable...a complex young woman who is nevertheless a lot of fun to spend time with. Turner also deals with the sensitive subjects of death and grief with real empathy and respect * The Big Issue on Body Language * A cracking read. When's the next one out? * Woman's Way on Body Language *

A.K. Turner's latest crime fiction series features forensic sleuth Cassie Raven, who was first introduced in two short stories broadcast on BBC Radio 4. She also works as a TV producer and writer making documentaries on a range of subjects from history to true crime. A.K. has lived in East London since its prehipster days and recently qualified as a City of London walks guide so that she can share her passion for the city's 2,000-year history; her specialist subject - crime and punishment!