Debut crime novel entitled Mortal Shuffle by British author Jim Lawler is published by Red Rattle Books

More information: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mortal-shuffle-jim-lawler/1120361829?ean=9781909086135

About the Book:

Mortal Shuffle is a double first for Red Rattle Books. It is the first crime novel to be published by them, and it is also the debut of Liverpool crime writer, Jim Lawler. Jim learnt about crime, criminals and the police the hard way. When young, he was convicted for criminal offences that included assault and burglary. Now Jim is a more thoughtful character and applies his creative temperament to writing stylish crime novels that are original and offer a unique perspective. Jim’s next book, Hate Until Warm, will be published by Red Rattle Books in 2015.

‘James Elroy meets The Catcher In The Rye. Original, tense and violent, dark and funny.’

– Crime Chronicles

Excerpt from the Book:

‘I meant a real policeman, not you, Nathan.’

Nathan Wrench is a police detective and a tortured soul. Self-destructive Nathan has a complicated relationship with everyone, especially his girlfriend, Esther Welles. She reports Nathan to the authorities. Esther alleges that Nathan is corrupt and that Nathan and his boss, Superintendent Carl Hart, are controlled by local gangster, Alex McGrath. When Esther is discovered murdered, an out of control Nathan becomes the main suspect. Nathan reacts but his response causes more problems.

Mortal Shuffle is available in paperback and can be ordered at:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mortal-Shuffle-Jim-Lawler/dp/1909086134/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1414668444&sr=8-1

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mortal-shuffle-jim-lawler/1120361829?ean=9781909086135

and in e-book format from:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mortal-Shuffle-Jim-Lawler-ebook/dp/B00OHV4JJQ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1414668444

Press/Media Contact Details:

Howard Jackson
Managing Director
Red Rattle Books
www.redrattlebooks.co.uk

E-mail: jacksonhoward09@googlemail.com