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The Veteran: A Psychological Thriller
Newly released on 24th September 2022
Order now for the special price of $3.99/£2.99
‘The Veteran’ is the second standalone novel in a loosely-linked series inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins
Deadly Inspirations – Book two – ‘ENVY’
A British Police Thriller featuring Detective Jack Carver from The Remorseless Trilogy


'Will Patching is one of the most exciting and authentic psychological thriller writers around today.’
Andrew Barrett, CSI
Author of the CSI Eddie Collins novels
Cover image of The Veteran
Early reader feedback:

'I absolutely adore this book! Lots of great characters, tons of action and pace. It's fantastic... I can't stop thinking about it.'
– Kath Middleton, Author and UKCBC Admin

'Will Patching has done it again...[he] cleverly lays out tidbits of information throughout the novel as the story unfolds keeping you wanting to turn the pages to the climax of the book. 
I found myself getting mildly annoyed when real life (i.e. visitors and phone calls) interrupted my reading pleasure. Another exceptionally good read from this author.'
– Rick Asker, retired UK police officer

'I read it till I fell asleep and then finished it when I woke. I have only ever done that with two other authors … Stephen King and Mervyn Peake.'

– Barry Brown 

'
Congratulations! You did it again. This novel is gripping, intriguing, excellently written and your theme "envy" is very clear and well developed… For me you're kind of a modern day Charles Dickens.' 

– Barbara Tsipouras, Reading Experience Blog​
A DYING VETERAN. A LONG-LOST SON. AND AN INFATUATED NURSE. 
ARE ANY OF THEM WHO THEY CLAIM TO BE?​


When an abusive stranger offers to care for terminally ill veteran Barry Brown while claiming to be his long-lost son, Detective Jack Carver is tasked with finding out the truth.

Brown's wife disappeared with the infant boy under circumstances Jack finds highly questionable. While looking into her background and subsequent death he soon finds himself investigating a baffling cold case spanning almost four decades.

Was she the victim of a misogynistic serial killer who has never been brought to justice?

Is Richard Brown really her missing son he claims to be? And is his browbeaten girlfriend actually qualified to care for the old man? 

Find out in 'The Veteran', Will's latest dark psychological thriller.
 
This hard-hitting, twisted thriller weaves deception, misdirection and psychological torment into a page-turning tale of murder that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Not for the faint of heart…


You can order the ebook edition from most retailers using this link.

The price is currently discounted and will rise at the end of October so order your copy now to secure a bargain!
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​Novels
The Widow
The Veteran
Remorseless
Mutilated
Gaslighting
​The Hack
​The Hunter
The Hangman  
Short Shots
Blood on their Hands Featuring three short-form killer thrillers:
- Justice
​- Old Flame
- The Butcher


​​Audiobooks
​Deleted Scenes, Backstory & More
Killer Inspiration

A Unique Companion Guide to The Remorseless Trilogy featuring the author's personal insights into his killer characters, deleted scenes, character background and much more. 

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  • The Veteran
    • Character Naming Draw!
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    • The Widow - Opening pages
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  • The Hack Trilogy
  • About
    • Gallery
  • Crime Addict
  • On writing
  • Spitballing
  • A manuscript
  • Structure
  • Interviews & Articles
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