Right to Kill

About the book

The first in a gripping new crime thriller series set in Yorkshire, for fans of Ian Rankin and Joseph Knox.

‘A striking debut’ Peter Robinson

‘The twisted big brother to Happy Valley’ Michael Wood

It’s the start of a case that could make or break Romano’s career. Because Shaw is about to go from missing to murdered.

While some don’t think Shaw’s killer should be brought to justice, Romano believes every life counts. But he’s running out of time.

The killer is ready to strike again. And Romano will be forced to question whether anyone has the right to kill.

‘A gritty, uncompromising thriller’ Paul Finch, author of One Eye Open

‘A commercial thriller that highlights hot-button regional and national issues... sure to generate conversation’ Yorkshire Post

‘A modern take on the classic police procedural’ Russ Thomas, author of Firewatching

‘Breakneck pace, terrific protagonist and a kick-ass sidekick’ Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man’s Grave

Praise for this book:

"Yorkshire Noir at its most authentic. A gritty, uncompromising thriller, but written from the heart." - Paul Finch

"Breakneck pace, terrific protagonist and a kick-ass sidekick... The sense of place just leaps off the page." - Neil Lancaster

"An excellent, pacy story that’s full of heart... DS Joe Romano is a new favourite." - Chris McDonald

"A strong start to a new series... Joe Romano is a compelling lead." - Dominic Nolan

"Yorkshire's got a new hero in DS Romano. Fast-paced and full of heart, Right to Kill is the start of a thrilling new crime series." - Nick Quantrill

"John Barlow’s Right to Kill offers an intriguing plot and a gritty sense of place. I hope we’ll be seeing a lot more of DS Joe Romano in the future." - Peter Robinson

"Joe Romano is a modern take on the classic police procedural detective… Welcome to the mean streets of Leeds… the best and worst that Yorkshire has to offer." - Russ Thomas

"The twisted big brother to Happy Valley." - Michael Wood