The Skeleton Man

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The Skeleton Man

Praise for Jim Kelly

‘Kelly is fast gaining a reputation for his literate, atmospheric

novels’ Daily Mail

‘A significant new talent’ Sunday Times

‘A rare combination of poetic writing and a gripping plot’

Sunday Telegraph

‘The sense of place is terrific: the fens really brood. Dryden,

the central character, is satisfyingly complicated… a good,

atmospheric read’ Observer

‘A masterful stylist, Kelly crafts sharp, crisp sentences so pure,

so true, they qualify as modern poetry’ Publishing News

‘A sparkling star newly risen in the crime fiction

firmament’ Colin Dexter

‘Superb… Kelly has produced another story rich in plot and

character, with a bit of history as well’ Publishers Weekly

‘A thriller debut of genuine distinction. Kelly is a name to

watch… a compelling read’ Crime Time

‘Beautifully written… The climax is chilling. Sometimes a

book takes up residence inside my head and just won’t leave.

The Water Clock did just that’ Val McDermid

‘An atmospheric, intriguing mystery with a tense denouement’

Susanna Yager, Sunday Telegraph

‘Kelly goes from strength to strength’ Mirror

‘One of the most exciting British mystery writers of

the moment’ Advertiser

‘Excellent no-frills thriller with a real bite. 4 stars’ FHM

‘Kelly’s evocation of the bleak and watery landscapes provide

a powerful backdrop to a wonderful cast of characters’

The Good Book Guide

‘The Water Clock’s praise is well deserved… highly

recommended’ Washington Post