"A series that has become a must-read. " M.

W. Craven, Theakston Crime Novel of the Year and Sunday Times Bestselling author of the Washington Poe seriesChristmas is coming and Chief Inspector Solomon Gray is not enjoying his new position, or the prospect of the impending holidays.

Gray just wants his boss back from extended leave. Sick of politics and bureaucracy, Gray joins a raid on a local corner shop, just for the hell of it.

However, Gray and Linnet Roach, the Trading Standards Officer on the hunt for illicit tobacco, discover more than they bargained for - deadly illegal vapes that could prove fatal to users. A night out with Roach is interrupted - the body of Rhodri Jewell is found dumped by the side of a lonely road.

The stench of corruption follows Jewell around and somehow has reached the National Crime Agency who are in Margate on a related case - without Gray's knowledge - investigating the potentially suspicious death of their informant. History stalks Gray.

A past foe of Gray's, Frank McGavin, an ex-criminal who Gray never managed to put away yet now leads the local council, comes back into Gray's sphere, offering help. As Gray becomes closer to Roach he's having to manage his personal life, too.

Because Gray's daughter, Hope, is back home amidst family turmoil. Torn between his gut instinct and the potential to collaborate with McGavin, Gray faces a dilemma that challenges the core of his principles.

Gray's journey becomes a perilous balance between justice and the personal sacrifices he must make to uncover the truth. Can Gray push aside his instincts to work with McGavin, rather than pursue him?A Last Lonely Breath is the ninth novel in the No.

1 Best-Selling Solomon Gray series. Set in the once grand town of Margate in the south of England, this police suspense thriller is perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, LJ Ross, Stuart MacBride, and Peter James.

"Deeply emotional, a dark roller-coaster ride. " Ed JamesWhat Others Say"Keith Nixon is one hell of a writer.

"Ken Bruen, author of the Jack Taylor series"A compelling murder mystery with a multilayered and engaging new hero. Great read.

"Mason Cross, author of the Carter Blake thriller series. .