Mr Lucky: Gripping British Crime Thriller (Trentbridge Tales Book 1)
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He lost his career. He lost his family. He lost his home. Then he won £168 million. That’s when his real problems began.
Once a decorated detective, James Sheldon is now a ghost on the streets, haunted by a tragedy that shattered his life. When a forgotten lottery ticket delivers a staggering fortune, it feels like a lifeline. But in the gritty underworld, a prize like that doesn’t buy salvation—it paints a target on your back.
Suddenly, James is hunted by shadowy figures with motives far deadlier than simple greed. The money that was supposed to be his fresh start becomes a magnet for the city’s most dangerous criminals, dragging him into a world of corruption and violence he thought he’d left behind.
To survive, he must resurrect the sharp, relentless detective he used to be. But as he fights to reclaim his life, he’ll discover that his victory may be his ultimate downfall.
Perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, Adam Croft, Alex Smith, JD Kirk, and Joy Ellis, this is a fast-paced British crime thriller that grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go.
This is the first book in a gripping crime thriller series. Each book is a complete standalone mystery with no cliffhangers.
What readers are saying about this unputdownable detective series:
--This was a fabulous book! Having been homeless myself, the storyline really resonated with me. The protagonist and the antagonist had actually crossed paths several times. The theme of irony is prevalent throughout the story. I made it to the very end of the book before realising I had read the first in a series of what I am sure are several more amazing tales. I am elated- and I know what I am reading next!
--“Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop until you finish. It’s got a strong narrative drive as we learn how the paths of a homeless man and a major drug dealer cross, thanks to a $100M lottery win. The characters are well-drawn and believable.” --“Most of us have fantasised at some point in our lives about what we would do if we won a lottery. Lee Wood provides us with a surprising yet believable scenario set in suburban UK and featuring contemporary social issues including drugs, prostitution, corruption, homelessness and the plight of the working class.”
If you enjoy beautifully crafted British Crime by authors such as Adam Croft, Alex Smith, JD Kirk, Rachel McLean and Helen H Durrant, then you’ll love this series set in the fictional town of Trentbridge, a cross between Cambridge and Stoke-On-Trent.
Note: The book has been re-edited and proofread for errors as of July 2024.
The book can be read as a standalone, although some characters will appear as the series continues.