A sought-after signed first edition of Mark Billingham's acclaimed crime novel Lazybones, featuring Detective Tom Thorne. An excellent addition to any crime fiction collection and a desirable collectible for fans of British thriller writing. Condition Book: Very Good; sound binding, and light signs of handling consistent with careful ownership. Dust Jacket: Very Good, well preserved and presents attractively, one minor tear to bottom end paper but, other than that a very clean and bright copy with bright and bold colouring A very good first edition, first printing of Mark Billingham's acclaimed crime thriller Lazybones, complete with a very good unclipped dust jacket and signed by the author on the title page.

The third novel in the highly regarded Detective Tom Thorne series, Lazybones follows Thorne as he investigates a chilling and complex case involving a baby's body discovered at a London building site. As the investigation unfolds, links emerge to a series of women who have disappeared without trace, leading Thorne into one of the most disturbing and emotionally charged cases of his career. Combining meticulous police procedure with psychological depth, Billingham delivers a gripping and suspenseful thriller that keeps readers guessing until the final pages.

Mark Billingham is one of Britain's most celebrated crime writers, and the Tom Thorne novels helped redefine contemporary British police procedurals in the early twenty-first century. Lazybones further cemented Billingham's reputation for creating compelling characters, realistic investigations, and darkly atmospheric storytelling. The series has attracted a devoted international readership and has been adapted for television, ensuring its enduring significance within modern crime fiction.

A desirable signed first edition for collectors of modern firsts, crime fiction, and fans of Mark Billingham.