Deadly Protocol

'Fast, hard, immersive and intriguing' – Lee Child'Amazed it was a debut but Roger Corke's impressive journalistic background shines.' – Tina Baker, author When Dr Veronica Ackerman lands a job in London at one of the world's most prestigious cancer research institutes, it's the chance of a lifetime. Then she wakes up in her boss's bed and finds him brutally murdered downstairs.Who would want to kill Nobel Prize winner Hasely Stone – and why?Ronnie must solve the mystery – not just to save her career but her life. The quest takes her and cancer survivor Daniel Plowright first to Trinidad and then to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. As the killers close in, Ronnie and Daniel discover the reason why Stone had to die – and why they must tell the world before it's too late. 'An intoxicating combination of medical science and murder – and what a body count!!!' – Felix Francis, author of the Dick Francis thrillers'​What an incredibly good debut, and a brilliant start to a new series.' – Valerie Keogh, author.'Debuts don't get much better than this!' – Alex Shaw, author of the Aiden Snow thrillers'It is such an entertaining story and so well plotted.' – Patricia Gibney, author of the Lottie Parker thrillers'Complex, intelligent and frighteningly plausible, with a tough central character and a premise that will stay with you long after reading. A great debut.' – Chris Lloyd, award-winning historical thriller author