{"product_id":"9781472292407","title":"The First 48 Hours","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA detective is on the hunt for cold-blooded killers, but he may be hiding crucial information.\u003c\/strong\u003e In Simon Kernick's gripping novel, \u003cit\u003eThe First 48 Hours\u003c\/it\u003e, three interlinked narratives unfold over a tense two-day period, exploring the thin line between morality and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mother, a lawyer, grapples with a profound moral dilemma as she defends a murderer, torn between her duty to the law and her instinct to protect her daughter. Simultaneously, a couple embroils themselves in the planning of the perfect crime, only to find their trust in one another increasingly tested. Each character’s fate hangs perilously in the balance as the clock ticks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoral Ambiguity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel delves into the complexities of justice and the choices individuals make when faced with life-altering decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrust and Betrayal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kernick explores the fragility of relationships under pressure, questioning whether love can withstand the strain of deceit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The urgency of the first 48 hours serves as a relentless backdrop, heightening tension and adding to the stakes for each character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"The first 48 hours could determine if they live or die.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Kernick's previous works, such as \u003cit\u003eRelentless\u003c\/it\u003e and \u003cit\u003eDeadline\u003c\/it\u003e, will find familiar themes of suspense and moral complexity in this latest offering. \u003cit\u003eThe First 48 Hours\u003c\/it\u003e stands out as a compelling exploration of human nature when faced with dire circumstances, ensuring that readers remain on the edge of their seats until the very last page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headline Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951065100620,"sku":"9781472292407","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781472292407_front.webp?v=1765289803","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr-eu\/products\/9781472292407","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}