The Wrong Hands: A completely unpredictable case awaits Detective Miller

· Hachette UK
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***THE SHADOW STEP is the latest novel in the thrilling Detective Miller series, available to order now***

This is one case Miller won't want to open . . .
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'I'm excited to have found a new favourite detective' CLAIRE DOUGLAS

'Neat plot twists and a likable cast of offbeat characters, all served up with plenty of black humour' MAIL ON SUNDAY

'Simply fantastic' LISA JEWELL

Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands.

Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er do well Wayne Cutler - a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of.

Chuck in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Crème Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of.
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READER REVIEWS FOR THE WRONG HANDS

'Brilliant . . . Highly entertaining and a complete change from Tom Thorne, who I have enjoyed for years'

'The characters, structure and storytelling remain as strong as ever. An excellent, enjoyable read'

'A very good plot with plenty of humour'

'What a cracker'

'I love everything about Miller, and can't recommend The Wrong Hands highly enough'

'I really enjoyed The Last Dance, but this one was even better. DS Miller is such a brilliant character'

'Hilarious . . . The Detective Miller books are a breath of fresh air'

***THE SHADOW STEP is the latest novel in the thrilling Detective Miller series, available to order now*** This is one case Miller won't want to open . . . ____________ 'I'm excited to have found a new favourite detective' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'Neat plot twists and a likable cast of offbeat characters...

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41 reviews
David Sharp
June 19, 2026
Sorry Mark but as much as I have/still enjoy your Tom Thorne Novels I just cant take to Miller. I find his humour, 'wisecracks' and attitude so irritating. and for me they spoil the story. I enjoyed the plot and pleased to find he solves his wife's murder, worth reading for that alone.
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Carl Munn
June 21, 2024
Loved this one as much as the first one. Have always been a huge Mark Billingham fan but cannot wait for next book in the series .. such a great read.
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Gavin Butterworth
July 28, 2024
Brilliant Billingham as always. Thorne is still the best for now but Miller catching up, that's for sure...
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About the author

Mark Billingham has twice won the Theakston Old Peculier Award for Crime Novel of the Year, the Sherlock Award for the best detective created by a British writer and in 2026 he was awarded the Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger for an outstanding lifetime contribution to the genre. Sleepyhead and Scaredy Cat were made into a hit TV series on Sky 1 starring David Morrissey as Tom Thorne, and a series based on the novels In the Dark and Time of Death was broadcast on BBC1. Mark lives in north London with his wife and two children.
Mark Billingham has twice won the Theakston Old Peculier Award for Crime Novel of the Year, the Sherlock Award for the best detective created by a British writer and in 2026 he was awarded the Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger for an outstanding lifetime contribution to the genre. Sleepyh...

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