Fortitude — Andrew Wood

A warm summer evening in England, two men race towards Winchester, one to visit a friend, the other with violence on his mind. The deadly horror begins when the victim dies. The impromptu murderer, suddenly with blood on his hands, is now under immense pressure to hide his horrific crime from everyone. The boss. The police. The wife. But he isn't the only one with a secret. Back in London, Simon Banks' indiscretion with a work colleague threatens to destroy his marriage. Simon's life descends further into turmoil as a devastating family secret is revealed following a burglary at his father's house. Torn on all fronts, Simon must exert substantial fortitude as he battles to solve his problems - can he get his life back together while discovering, and then confronting, the killer? Andrew Wood's unforgettable first novel is a gripping modern day tale of rivalries and betrayal, as a mediocre software company becomes embroiled in corruption, collusion...and murder.