Mark Billingham is one of the most acclaimed voices in modern crime writing, and the Tom Thorne novels have become landmarks of the British police procedural genre.

Condition: Book: Very Good; some minor age related toning to pages but spine is strong, print is bright and bold and no marks or bumps Dust Jacket: Very Good, clean, bold colours, spotless copy with signs of only light handling.

The second novel in Mark Billingham's bestselling Tom Thorne series, Scaredy Cat finds Detective Inspector Tom Thorne investigating a pair of seemingly identical murders committed simultaneously in different parts of London. As the body count rises, Thorne is confronted with the disturbing possibility that two killers are working together while never actually meeting. The case becomes increasingly complex as he races to uncover the connection between the murderers before they strike again. Widely praised for its inventive premise and relentless suspense, Scaredy Cat is a standout entry in contemporary British crime fiction.

Scaredy Cat played an important role in establishing the series' reputation for intelligent plotting, realistic detective work, and psychological depth. As an early Tom Thorne title, it remains highly sought after by collectors, particularly in signed first-edition form