Good As Dead by Mark Billingham

In this gripping thriller, a seemingly routine shoplifting incident spirals into a tense hostage situation, drawing Detective Inspector Tom Thorne into a complex web of secrets and lies. As the clock ticks down, Thorne must navigate a labyrinth of personal vendettas and hidden agendas to save the lives of those trapped inside. With each revelation, the stakes grow higher, forcing Thorne to confront his own past and make impossible choices in a race against time to prevent a tragedy.