{"title":"Roger Allan Newbury","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoger Allan Newbury | Caffeine Nights Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoger Allan Newbury is a British crime fiction author whose Caffeine Nights debut introduces one of the genre's most compelling new detective voices — methodical, intelligent, and rooted in the kind of procedural detail that rewards careful readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Novel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLOMAX: The Tip of the Iceberg\u003c\/em\u003e introduces Detective Lomax in a tightly plotted mystery that lives up to its title — a case that begins with a single thread and unravels into something far larger and more dangerous. Newbury writes with precision and authority, constructing a detective novel that respects the traditions of the genre while bringing something fresh to the table. For readers who enjoy intelligent, character-driven detective fiction, this is a strong debut that leaves you wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs LOMAX: The Tip of the Iceberg the first in a series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the first Caffeine Nights title featuring Detective Lomax and reads as a strong series opener, though it also works as a standalone novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of detective fiction is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNewbury's work sits in the tradition of intelligent British procedural crime fiction — methodical, atmospheric, and built around a detective whose investigative instincts are as interesting as the cases he solves.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lomax-the-tip-of-the-iceberg-a-detective-novel-roger-allan-newbury","title":"LOMAX - The Tip of the Iceberg -A detective novel by Roger Allan Newbury","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo captives escape their cells after being kidnapped and embark upon a frantic chase through the capital’s streets, causing chaos and carnage, pursued by the company’s security.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA female executive, Amanda Waterman, dies in suspicious circumstances at the same location at Canary Wharf. One man knows why and how she died: the secretive CEO of a mysterious drug company, who is hell bent on making trouble for DCI Philip Lomax, leading officer of the Serious Murder Enquiry Team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompounding the case is Lomax’s history with the now deceased, Amanda. Lomax follows his instincts, which brings him into direct conflict with his team, and his superiors.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs he begins to piece together the case, Lomax finds himself the object of a deliberate ploy, teasing and testing him to the maximum, before he too is abducted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs evidence comes to light, Lomax is convinced the case is connected to the death of both his father and brother. Yet still the bodies mount up. Lomax soon realises he has a serious and deadly opponent, who’ll stop at nothing to destroy him and everyone he loves…and he knows he simply cannot fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/9507\/1053\/files\/caffeinenights_full_17045778066599cb0e5ddff6480.jpg?v=1704577808\" alt=\"Detective novel - The Tip of the Iceberg\" width=\"341\" height=\"241\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caffeine Nights Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39875690266701,"sku":"CN - 29-09-22-244","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/9507\/1053\/files\/LOMAX---The-Tip-of-the-Iceberg---Roger-Allan-Newbury-Caffeine-Nights-Books-1694294451159.jpg?v=1694294453"}],"url":"https:\/\/caffeinenightsbooks.com\/collections\/roger-allan-newbury.oembed","provider":"Caffeine Nights Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}