JJ Stoner once killed people for a living. In the military his kills were government-sanctioned. As a mercenary they were privately contracted. He doesn't mention the other kills, those of his own initiative. Highly-trained, finely-honed and used hard, Stoner now seeks not to kill as he investigates underworld activities for official intelligence agencies, an entirely deniable operative in sleazy situations. Less the blunt instrument, more the swift stiletto. A series of brutal, blood-soaked murders looks to be right up Stoner's street. When the investigation spirals in queasy circles, JJ finds release in the music of the blues and in weird sex with treacherous women. An old army comrade, equally lethal and with less to lose, steps out of the shadows. Friend or foe? And who are the seductive killing sisters? Stoner must find focus, find the killer, maybe even find himself. The time has come for Stoner to kill again... ————— 'Guns, girls, guitars and scenes of gruesome violence, all shot through with a wit sharp enough to draw blood. With terse and brilliant prose, Westworth delivers a plot that drags you along relentlessly. Loved it, unconditionally.' R J Ellory, award-winning author of A Quiet Belief In Angels and 12 other crime-thriller best-sellers.

The solitary female sniper squints against the scorching desert sun. Takes the shot. Men die. The solitary female assassin slashes her target's artery. Fades into the Alpine forest. Men die. The betrayed covert operative silences his sadness with the howl of blues music and carnal recreation. What will happen when Chastity, the ice-cold contract killer, encounters underworld investigator JJ Stoner? ———— The Corruption Of Chastity features characters from the JJ Stoner / Killing Sisters series. You don’t need to have read any of the other stories in the series: you can start right here if you like. CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR JJ STONER & THE KILLING SISTERS ‘A fast-paced, high-powered thriller featuring a Jack Reacher with balls of added steel character who was once a contract killer for the army and rides a mighty motorcycle and plays a mean blues on his guitar.’ Maxim Jakubowski 'Guns, girls, guitars and scenes of gruesome violence, all shot through with a wit sharp enough to draw blood. With terse and brilliant prose, Westworth delivers a plot that drags you along relentlessly.’ Award-winning author RJ Ellory ‘The writing is clever and inventive, paying few dues to existing genres or styles... Stoner is violent, amoral and cynical.’ Crime Thriller Lover ‘A compelling read with plenty of "didn't see that coming" moments. Great writing by any standards, but sheer brilliance as a debut novel.’ T&D magazine ‘An intriguing debut novel that combines the best of crime fiction: a gritty hero, a weaving plot, and constant suspense.’ Raeden Zen, author ‘Gritty story-telling at its best, with graphic (but well-written) sex and a plot that fires from the hip.’ Amazon.co.uk ‘Rich and ambitious, this violent tale plays out with memorable scenes interspersed with writing to savour. A feast of poetic prose wrapped in noir.’ Crime Thriller Hound ———— The Killing Sisters series are intended for an adult audience and contain explicit scenes of a sexual and/or violent nature.

JJ STONER HAS EVERY REASON TO KILL The ex-black ops assassin and former soldier has been betrayed three times over. His enemies brutalised his woman, corrupted his best friend. Stoner is now a danger to anyone who knows him. He’s isolated. Neutralised. Vulnerable. Now he must confront Charm, the final Killing Sister, and find out whether any of his former friends and allies will stand by his side when the bullets start flying. JJ Stoner has every reason to die. Can he find a reason to live? \———- In ‘The Redemption Of Charm’, anti-hero JJ Stoner prowls the threatening territory familiar to readers of ‘Galveston’ or ‘The Winter Of Frankie Machine’ but with a distinctly British twist. Imagine what might happen if Jack Reacher lost the only fight that really matters... Black humour and wry realism underscore intense episodes of brutal, no-holds-barred conflict. Snappy dialogue segues into surreal, sometimes deadly sexual encounters. Finally, Stoner must take his last stand and face his ultimate foe. Survival is far from certain. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Don Winslow and Nic Pizzolatto. \———— FEEDBACK FOR THE KILLING SISTERS SERIES ‘The writing is stylish, clever, razor-sharp, and we are left in awe of the Killing Sisters, with all their murderous skills and their sexual savagery’ Crime Fiction Lover 'Guns, girls, guitars and scenes of gruesome violence, all shot through with a wit sharp enough to draw blood. Westworth delivers a plot that drags you along relentlessly’ Award-winning author RJ Ellory ‘A fast-paced, high-powered thriller. Terse and stiletto streamlined and sharp as the blade of a knife.’ Maxim Jakubowski, lovereading.co.uk ‘When the fighting starts, you want JJ Stoner on your side’ Quentin Bates, best-selling author of the Icelandic murder-mysteries ‘A dark, grievous tale of hanging out with a nihilistic killer and enjoying the ride’ Eden Sharp, author of the Vigilante Investigator Justice Series \———— ABOUT THE AUTHOR Frank Westworth shares several characteristics with his literary anti-hero, JJ Stoner: they both play mean blues guitar and ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Unlike Stoner, Frank hasn't deliberately killed anyone. Frank lives in Cornwall in the UK, with his guitars, motorcycles, partner and cat.