It's cold, it's December – and ex-cop Dennis Milne is intent on revenge.
His best friend has been brutally executed, and Milne wants to know who did it – and why.
But London is a dangerous place, especially for a man on his own.
And although his former colleagues don't know Milne's back in town, it soon becomes clear there are people who do. And that they'll stop at nothing to get him out of the way.
From the beaches of the Philippines to the mean streets of London, a hunt for justice becomes a terrifying battle for survival.
Your Reviews
16 Reviews
Thursday 24th December
Fantastic book Dennis Milne is a brilliant character I look forward to his next return.
Saturday 26th September
Excellent non stop action and with a real twist at the end.
Read every book now but Dennis Milne is the man... dont kill him off..
Wednesday 23rd September
Brilliant book, a fantastic sequel with Dennis Milne - lots of twists. Really nicely done, no affection lost for Dennis/Mick!
Friday 4th September
I rarely read books and my boyfriend was reading this on holiday so he kept me informed of the plot, so i became quite interested. WELL...It was so gripping that i ended up taking over the book and read the end before he did! Pure quality.
Friday 7th August
this is a great sequal to the business of dying. great twists, great action and well worth the read.
Monday 3rd August
What a fantastic sequel to 'The Business of Dying'! Since reading 'Relentless' when I was seventeen I couldn't get enough of your books and the Dennis Milne series are by far my favourite one's yet...please bring him back soon!! You have inspired a nineteen year old to get up off her backside after finishing a gruelling English Language A-Level course and have a go at writing her own suspense novels...you never know, I may one day be a best seller like yourself! Keep the fantastic work coming!
Thursday 30th July
A very worthy sequal to 'The business of dying' and possibly better, fast paced, interesting and unputdownable. Like some other reviews I too am looking forward to Dennis Milne's next escapade - please please don't kill him off, great character
Monday 20th July
Hi Simon I just finished reading this action-packed book (like I said I would)! I enjoyed all the thrills and spills! Its unfortunate how Dennis gets into 'unwanted' circumstances, events and situations...but it could happen to anyone! Like many of your reviewers, it would be nice to for Dennis to appear in another one your exquisite and beautifully written novels. It would be nice to get a series with Dennis. Also re where you mention in one part Asif Malik may be looking down on Dennis in disapproval from heaven or the islam-equivalent. Its Junnah-Al-Firdaus (it means the middle high part of heaven). Keep writing awesome... With Best Wishes, Thank you. Shahid P.S. re Tomboy Darke; he should be revisited....
Tuesday 14th July
Dear Simon,All in all, I found 'A good day to die' fast moving and action packed. The style provided sufficient surprises, yet through the thoughts expreseed by Milne as the story progressed, he very often gave me - the reader - the assurance that Dennis Milne would survive despite the great web of surprisingly dangerous people he came across. I could hardly drop the book except to go to bed late, or go to work.However, I want the author to explain to me the following:-What did Dennis Milne do with Theo's car? Did he return it to Theo Morris?Where did he go and/or reside after checking out of the hotel? How did he manage to avoid danger/the law for 3 weeks before he handed over the evidence to the police officer at the end of the book?Was it wise to throw the phone away? What about finger prints on it?Why did Milne keep using the same mobile phone. Was it not dangerous for him? Is Milne revisiting his colleague in Manilla in a later book? What about the highly placed police officer-culprit that the evidence now points to? Could Dennis Milne ever give himself up for restitution so that his mind will somehow be at peace?Has he now lost every hope of the marriage and kids he once dreamed of?My children bought the book for me as a Father's day gift. Thanks Simon. But respond to my queries.
Friday 10th July
A terrific read. Dennis Milne ought to visit Alan Banks (Peter Robinson) they'd get on great!Please don't kill him off, let us have a series.....
Friday 26th June
Simon Kernick has me hooked. this is the first I have read and this cynic could not guess the ending!! I am very impressed and will be back. Thank you Simon.
Friday 19th June
This is definatley my favourite book! I love Dennis Milne, such a great character. So fast paced and tense, excellent!
Monday 8th June
John Milne is what all of us are, equally good and evil, that's what makes him so believable. Hate him, love him you cannot ignore him. I wish Mr. Kernick gives us fans enough doses of this good-bad cop and not stop at two!
Saturday 6th June
This book was great, totally enjoyed every page of it. It has everything that I usually look for when I pick up books at the store - fast pace, great characters and most importantly - twists :P
Saturday 6th June
Read it on holiday, coulndn't put it down.Good to see Dennis Milne back again
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Sunday 7th February
What a great read got this as gift and have just bought two more of your books.I hope Dennis will be back.