A criminal enforcer disappears. Lost in a foreign world. His bosses need help. And they’ve just found the right person. PI Daniel Beckett takes on a new high-stakes case in Femme Fatale , a standalone detective thriller by bestselling author Dominic Piper. ★★★★★ "Dominic Piper is now a one-click author for me. This guy writes anything–I’m reading it." ★★★★★ "A tale of freemasonry and burlesque, perversion and violence, it is a rollercoaster ride from the beginning to the staggering climax at the end.” ★★★★★ "This is fast-paced, hard-boiled detective fiction with an edge. Dashiell Hammett meets Ian Fleming." ★★★★★ "Full to the brim with the sensual and provocative." ★★★★★ "This is a sharp, clever thriller that was a huge amount of fun to read. Five stars!" When private investigator Daniel Beckett foils an assault on a young girl in London’s West End, he receives an unexpected job offer from a sinister source in Soho’s Chinatown. What begins as a straightforward missing persons case quickly unravels into a web of blackmail, sadistic violence, conspiracy, and murder. Beckett uncovers an influential and toxic presence that reaches into every corner of society. But the perpetrators aren’t ready for someone like Beckett—intelligent, fearless, and amoral, with a skill set that hints at a violent, covert past. Joined by an entrancing and mysterious female associate, his investigation takes him deep into London’s electrifying burlesque scene, where secrets shimmer under the spotlight. Yet no one is who they seem, and the truth is both unexpected and disturbing. For readers seeking bold, thrilling crime fiction with a touch of sophistication and seduction, Dominic Piper offers a thrilling ride that’s impossible to resist and unforgettable to the end. Get your copy! ALL BOOKS by DOMINIC PIPER PI Daniel Beckett Series Standalone detective thrillers that can be enjoyed in any order. ★★★★★ " A perfect combination of mystery, sex and violence." ★★★★★ "Dominic Piper is an excellent author who writes razor-sharp, beautiful prose." Kiss Me When I’m Dead Death is the New Black Femme Fatale Bitter Almonds & Jasmine Acid Yellow Dominic Piper is an author living in London. ★★★★★ "This is a sharp, clever thriller that was a huge amount of fun to read. Five stars!" ★★★★★ "Think of Sam Spade or Richard Diamond, the unforgettable archetypes of the genre. The author has given us another archetype — Daniel Beckett who seconds as the story's 1st-person narrator. I've read three of the author's books, and Beckett is deserving of a star in the PI Hall of Fame. " ★★★★★ "The dialogue is worth the price of admission. Great fun to read!" ★★★★★ "The author evokes the most exciting pleasures and exposes the worst of human depravities. What more can you ask for? I recommend this book for adults and hedonists of all ages. Five Stars." ★★★★★ "A tale of freemasonry and burlesque, perversion and violence, it is a rollercoaster ride from the beginning to the staggering climax at the end." ★★★★★ "This is fast-paced, hard-boiled detective fiction with an edge. Dashiell Hammett meets Ian Fleming." ★★★★★ " Pure entertainment . Fast paced. Violent and debauched." ★★★★★ "I'm a massive fan of Daniel Beckett, the woman-loving, risk-taking, quick-witted and incredibly funny private eye Mr. Piper has created. Perhaps, it is his insouciant stance on life - his 'take it quick I may not be alive tomorrow' attitude, or maybe it's his ability to get out of the toughest scrapes that would put a normal guy six feet under. I'm not sure - maybe a combination of all - but this unique cocktail is what drives me to continue turning those pages late into the night. Literally, an unputdownable book !" ★★★★★ "A supercharged tale of Triads, burlesque dancers, fatal obsession and secret societies, with lashings of lascivious liaisons with beautiful women, eye-watering violence and laugh out loud humour. " ★★★★★ "I LOVE Dominic Piper's books. To say I'm addicted would be an understatement. His use of language is sexy, sensual and provocative . His words weave a story that will leave you breathless. He takes Daniel Beckett, a P.I. in the hard broiled style of times past and gives him an edgy modern style. " ★★★★★ "Filled with unusual exploits and cringe-worthy bad guys, adventurous sexual encounters and a foray into the glam world of modern burlesque, Femme Fatale is one of those true guilty pleasures that will keep you laughing and turning the pages." ★★★★★ "At the end of each chapter, you'll be wondering what will come next to the point of thinking - WTF. What you think will come next, will not. The story and the prose keep you attentive, written at a good pace." ★★★★★ "These books are smart thrillers that keep you glued to the pages until the roller coaster ride is over on the last page. Beckett is my new hero who not only can take care of himself and t