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The Killing Habit
The Killing Habit | Mark Billingham
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From multi-million-copy number one bestseller Mark Billingham comes a twisting, unbearably gripping DI Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner thriller inspired by a dramatic real-life case. How do you catch a killer who is yet to kill? We all know the signs. Cruelty, lack of empathy, the killing of animals. Now, pets on suburban London streets are being stalked by a shadow, and it could just be the start. DI Tom Thorne knows the psychological profile of such offenders all too well, so when he is tasked with catching a notorious killer of domestic cats, he sees the chance to stop a series of homicides before they happen. Others are less convinced, so once more, Thorne relies on DI Nicola Tanner to help him solve the case, before the culprit starts hunting people. It's a journey that brings them face to face with a killer who will tear their lives apart.
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andrew61
The Killing Habit | Mark Billingham
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15th Thorne novel finds him on the trail of someone who is killing cats which as anticipated ramps up to a possible serial killer. Nicolas Tanner and he then investigate this as well as a drug gang killing possible witnesses. Usual very readable thriller with characters who are well established and enjoyable.

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andrew61
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Last weekend's reading was 14th in the excellent Tom Thorne series which never fails. Here a DS ,whose partner has recently been murdered is on compassionate leave and asks Tom to help as she seeks revenge. The search moves into the realm of honour killing and Tom's lack of sensitivity stirs the waters.

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TrishB
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It was interesting going back in time with Thorne for this one, but I‘m not sure what it added to the series, other than some background details. The actual crime was interesting and I thought it was someone else until the very end!
Up to date in this series #seriesread2021

Cinfhen 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 4y
Cathythoughts Up to date in this series.... impressive 👏🏻😁 4y
TrishB @Cathythoughts should be a special badge! 4y
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TheSpineView Great job! 4y
rabbitprincess I bought the audio of this because it is a full-cast dramatization with David Morrissey as Thorne 😍 4y
TrishB @rabbitprincess I haven‘t heard/seen any of the dramatisation although I think David Morrissey is a good match! 4y
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I would like to be reading, but I have 6 hours of committee meetings today. Boo 😒

TheBookHippie 😩 I‘m listening to how do we get more kids to do advanced placement classes today on zoom .... yawn 4y
LeahBergen Eww! Poor you. 4y
BarbaraBB I hoe you have a relaxing evening 🤍 4y
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TrishB @TheBookHippie what an interesting life we lead 😁😁 4y
TrishB @LeahBergen @BarbaraBB been a very long day 😘 4y
TheBookHippie @TrishB I‘m worse than kids sitting in meetings is not my skill 😩 4y
TrishB @TheBookHippie it‘s literally my life 😞 4y
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suzie.reads
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I was sceptical at first because it was set back in 1996 before the rest of the series, but ended up loving it. Was great reading about when Tom first met Phil, oh the banter 😍 Reliving the highs and lows of Euro 96 was strange though. Another great book in the series
#Murder2020 (book 60)

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Starting the latest Tom Thorne book 😍 One of my favourite series and so excited to read it 😊

TrishB Saving this for the weekend 👍🏻 love this series too. 4y
suzie.reads @TrishB such a good series 😊 4y
MicheleinPhilly I just started this series. Really enjoyed. 4y
suzie.reads @MicheleinPhilly it's a great series although this new one is set in 1996 before the rest of the series so unsure so far. 4y
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jenniferw88
Love Like Blood | Mark Billingham
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TrishB Lol 😂 but you have a lot more love than me!! (edited) 5y
Cinfhen Whoa😆impressive 🙌🏻 5y
squirrelbrain Loads of love there! ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
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TrishB
Love Like Blood | Mark Billingham
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#isthislove #ayupaugust
Not many traditional books about love on my kindle! But I‘ve read them all 😁

Velvetfur I've got 'Live Like Blood' going round my head now, which is obviously a masterpiece, so thanks for that 😁 5y
TrishB @Velvetfur a woman after my own heart - I‘ve been singing it all morning too! (edited) 5y
Cinfhen Non traditional love is exactly what I would expect from you 😘 5y
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suzie.reads
The Killing Habit | Mark Billingham
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Another fantastic Tom Thorne book!
It's great to have Thorne, Hendricks, Kitson and Tanner back in this action packed thriller that had me guessing until the end.
Loved the epilogue amd excited for the next instalment!
I still don't like Helen, Thorne's girlfriend though but that's just a side issue haha

gradcat I haven‘t read any of these, but I saw them televised on BBC years ago...did you happen to see them? 6y
suzie.reads Yeah I saw them but I really don't like David Morrissey, even though he's a fellow scouser lol 6y
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suzie.reads
The Killing Habit | Mark Billingham
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Such a busy weekend I've had no time to read👎 Finally sitting down for a few chapters of Tom 😍

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suzie.reads
The Killing Habit | Mark Billingham
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New book picked up from the library. The latest Tom Thorne book 😍 Love this series!

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suzie.reads
The Killing Habit | Mark Billingham
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1) The Killing Habit, Neon Prey & Target 📚
2) Books 📚
3) May 13th 🎈
4) Crime Thrillers 🗡
#justbecause

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JulieAnn
The Killing Habit | Mark Billingham
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I really love this series and this was a good addition. Only problem I have is that there is so many and I‘ve been reading the series for about 8 years now (can‘t quite remember) and I forget a lot that happened in the earlier books. I‘m going to have to start all over again soon!

TrishB Love this series too 👍🏻 6y
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TrishB
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Great new one in the series 👍🏻 Didn‘t guess the killer and lots of good subplots.
Still loving Tom Thorne 😁

SandyW Signs intriguing. I may have to pick up this series. 6y
TrishB @SandyW I really enjoy this series 👍🏻 6y
SandyW Have you read any of Louise Penny's books? I wonder how this series' hero compares with Gamache? 6y
TrishB @SandyW I have the first Penny on my tbr - I‘m trying to get up to date in some of my other series before starting a new one so can‘t say as yet, I know Gamache has lots of love too. 6y
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TrishB
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Today‘s reading spot 😁 me and factor 50 are BFFs at the moment .

Andrew65 Great spot to read! 6y
DGRachel Beautiful! 6y
MicheleinPhilly HA! Me too! Damn Irish skin. 6y
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Soubhiville Wow! 6y
TNbookworm Great pic❤ 6y
Kalalalatja What a great reading spot! 6y
tracey38 Yeah, I kept allying the same at the beach yesterday and still got burnt of my right shoulder and knee! Ouch! 6y
9999 Looks like Lake Ontario! 6y
AmyG Lovely! 6y
Tanisha_A Looks fantastic! 6y
batsy Fab pic! 💙 6y
SandyW I feel you. I'd probably be wearing a hat and long sleeves too! 6y
Cinfhen What a perfect spot!!! I need your mailing address ~ I accidentally deleted it 🤪 6y
TrishB @Cinfhen no worries 😁 will email when home. Signal that bad it takes about half an hour to load a page!! 💕 6y
Reggie Lol, Great pic!!!! 6y
Caroline2 Fab! I hope you have a lovely holiday! 😃 6y
Cathythoughts I love that 50 factor myself 👍🏻. Such a lovely pic ... holidays😁 (edited) 6y
Cathythoughts Also having a low signal .... enjoy the break ... 💫💫💫 6y
Cinfhen I hate WiFi issues on holiday!!! It can be so frustrating, especially in my son‘s case!! At least you‘re all together ❤️enjoy 6y
TrishB @Cinfhen it seems to work early in the morning , perhaps that‘s before the teenagers are up 😁 it‘s the teenagers that get very frustrated! Eating out is selected on whether venues have WiFi 😂 6y
Cinfhen Great to know priorities are in order!!! 6y
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TrishB
The Killing Habit | Mark Billingham
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Holiday reading 😁 and eating and drinking....

Andrew65 What more could you Want! Enjoy. 👍 6y
Aims42 Mmmmm, a perfect day! 6y
MicheleinPhilly Exactly what I‘m doing! Enjoy! 6y
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TrishB @Andrew65 @Aims42 exactly 😁 6y
TrishB @MicheleinPhilly 🍻 cheers 6y
SandyW Sounds lovely! Enjoy! 6y
Kalalalatja Enjoy it all! 💕 6y
JennyM Happy holidays Trish and family xx 😘 6y
Ms_T Have a great holiday 😃 6y
Izai.Amorim La bella Italia! 👍😍 6y
Cathythoughts Have a lovely holiday 👍🏻❤️ 6y
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TrishB
Love Like Blood | Mark Billingham
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#Ibelieveinathingcalledlove #getmovin
Not a lot of romantic love on the kindle!

readinginthedark How is Mothers? That sounds interesting! 6y
TrishB @readinginthedark although I think I rated it a pick - it did vere to so-so! Nothing particularly new in it and a couple of meh chapters.... 6y
Cinfhen Are we surprised!?? I think not 😉 6y
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eanderson Yes!! I'm going to have to check some of these titles out. I loved Love Me Not. 6y
arlenefinnigan Mothers: An Essay On Love And Cruelty sounds fun 😁 6y
TrishB @eanderson a great series 👍🏻 6y
TrishB @arlenefinnigan 😂 absolutely (not) 6y
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paperbacksandlotsoflaughs
Love Like Blood | Mark Billingham
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Current read! First book of this author😁

Anybody have any thoughts?
What did you think?
Thoughts on the author?

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Bookboss
Love Like Blood | Mark Billingham
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I rarely read a book in a series out of order, but the review in the New York Times was so interesting that I put a library hold on it. This is Billingham's fourteenth book featuring detective Tom Thorne. The subject of this case is honor killings, which increases the tension between the police and the community. I felt I knew the characters, and I enjoyed the British setting. The plot had some problems, but I kept turning the pages.

TrishB I've read the whole series. Love Tom Thorne as an MC 😀 7y
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JulieAnn
Love Like Blood | Mark Billingham
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This was an amazing addition to the Tom Thorne series. I was so wrapped up in it, i finished it in less than a day. Also, a Strictly Ballroom reference! Now I'm thinking I need to go back and reread the entire series.

TrishB Great addition to the series 👍 7y
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TrishB
Love Like Blood | Mark Billingham
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Another good one in the series. Didn't guess the last twist which is good 😀 developed Thorne's personal life a bit further too. Really like the Tom Thorne character!

Ms_T You read so fast! 7y
TrishB @Ms_T I do read fast but I also had a 4 hour train journey today. 7y
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TrishB
Love Like Blood | Mark Billingham
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Should hopefully get this finished on my 4 hour train journey to Edinburgh. Will feel weird not to be at home as election results come in, but meeting been in diary for ages. Home tomorrow!

julesG I think all of Europe is holding its breath today. 7y
Cinfhen Good luck you guys😀 7y
Ms_T I think it's the first time I've been off work for an election result. I'll certainly be seeing the early hours tonight! 7y
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Leftcoastzen Wish I was on a train to Edinburgh!watching results as well,though in USA and following Comey testimony too 7y
TrishB @julesG @Cinfhen @Ms_T @Leftcoastzen I'm not really looking forward to the results but.....elections can be unpredictable... 7y
Andrew65 @TrishB @julesG @Cinfhen @Ms_T @Leftcoastzen I get the feeling that this one won't be unpredictable. I think it will be a bigger win than recent polls have been showing. I'm just horrified by the options available to us or lack of them! There isn't a party out there I trust to run the country! Very depressing. (edited) 7y
TrishB @Andrew65 it is depressing, agreed....😔 7y
Andrew65 @TrishB Possibly I should have said Leader rather than party I don 't trust! They don't even seem to be able to lead their own parties! 7y
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TrishB
Love Like Blood | Mark Billingham
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#currentlyreading
Started on the bus this morning. Love this series - Tom Thorne is a great character!

arlenefinnigan Now I'm gonna have the Killing Joke song in my head all day. Which is no bad thing. 7y
TrishB @arlenefinnigan yep, me too 😀 7y
MimiLovesToRead OMG! The Kindle version is $16.24! 7y
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MimiLovesToRead What # in the series is this one? 7y
TrishB @MimiLovesToRead yep it was £9.99 here - expensive! No doubt will be on offer at some point. 7y
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