Blood Pact

This gripping thriller plunges Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth into a chilling investigation of domestic terrorism, where everyday consumer goods become weapons in a terrifying campaign. From needles in strawberries to toxic mushrooms on supermarket shelves, the escalating attacks create a climate of national panic, forcing Jack to confront a shadowy adversary targeting the very fabric of daily life. The stakes are brutally raised from public scare to murder, transforming the case into a desperate race against time.

McIntosh masterfully builds a suffocating sense of paranoia, making readers question the safety of their own pantries and medicine cabinets. The procedural details feel authentic and immersive, pulling you deep into the high-pressure world of counter-terrorism and forensic detection. Fans of relentless, high-concept crime fiction will find this impossible to put down, delivering a tense and disturbingly plausible narrative that lingers long after the final page.