The Hunt and the Kill

Shes on top form ... deftly mixing old-fashioned derring-do (characteristically, the secret files Benedict hunts for are paper ones) with an urgent investigation of cutting-edge medicine * Sunday Times * The Hunt and the Kill is a terrific blend of old-school adventure and the thriller-with-a-conscience that has become Holly Watts signature ... In the gutsy Casey she has created an unstoppable yet entirely credible modern heroine... Much of John le Carrs work was steered by his moral compass. Why should his heir be a man? * The Times * [Hollys] affection for the weird world of newspapers comes through strongly, as does the sense that her plot is at least in part inspired by some of the stories and rumours she failed to stand up as a reporter lucky us that she has decided to give them a new life as fiction * Evening Standard * Watt writes with sparky intelligence * Literary Review * A fine alchemical mix of great storytelling, strong characters and zeitgeisty themes The Hunt and the Kill is a superior adventure, gritty and grounded, with bags of atmosphere and plenty to think about Intelligent, pacy and ripped from the news * NB Magazine * A page-turning thriller that hooks you in right from the start ... Casey Benedict is just such a refreshing character there are so few books that focus on a strong, brave, determined woman and she is all that and more. Properly Intelligent, impeccably researched and utterly gripping we cant wait for the next -- Ellery Lloyd I adore the Casey Benedict series and this instalment is an action-packed rollercoaster of a read that is in turn tender and savage, and written with the insider knowledge of someone who truly understands the world of undercover reporting. From the first twist to the heart-thumping finale, I was on the edge of my seat and unable to look away -- Charlotte Philby A thriller with a conscience featuring at its heart a gutsy yet credible modern heroine * The Times * A taut, compelling, brilliant thriller that once again throws the reader into the dangerous and wonderful world of Casey Benedict. Totally engaging -- Gytha Lodge Not straight espionage, but, like later le Carr, guided by moral imperatives, and the combination of a gutsy female protagonist with adventure scenarios is a savvy one -- Heirs to le Carr * The Times * Combining moral outrage with thrilling set pieces, The Hunt and the Kill reworks the adventure story for our age, with its heroine a fearless successor to Richard Hannay * The Times '100 Best Books for Summer 2022' *

Holly Watt is an award-winning investigative journalist who worked at the Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph and the Guardian. Her first novel, To The Lions, won the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger, and was followed in the Casey Benedict series by The Dead Line, which has been longlisted for the 2021 CWA Steel Dagger. The Hunt and the Kill is her third novel. @holly_watt