Evil Impulse

Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel's life takes a treacherous turn as a psychopathic serial killer unleashes a wave of terror, targeting innocent women on the streets of York.
Amidst the chaos, Geraldine's own existence is thrust into jeopardy when she falls victim to abduction at the hands of a ruthless drugs syndicate. But this time, they aren't just after her—they're also threatening the safety of her beloved sister.
With everything at stake, Geraldine finds herself fighting for her life, battling against evil forces determined to crush her. As the body count rises and the clock ticks, she must summon every ounce of strength and cunning to navigate this deadly game.
Will she emerge victorious, or will the darkness consume her?
Evil Impulse is a gripping and harrowing tale that explores the limits of courage and resilience. Leigh Russell weaves a masterful narrative of suspense and tension that will leave you breathless.
Fans of Angela Marsons, Mel Sherratt, and Karin Slaughter will be captivated by this thrilling instalment in the Geraldine Steel series. Prepare for a non-stop adrenaline rush that will keep you guessing until the final page.
All the Geraldine Steel books can be enjoyed as stand-alone novels.

Leigh Russell is the author of the internationally bestselling Geraldine Steel series: Cut Short, Road Closed, Dead End, Death Bed, Stop Dead, Fatal Act, Killer Plan, Murder Ring, Deadly Alibi, Class Murder, Death Rope, Rogue Killer, Deathly Affair, Deadly Revenge, Evil Impulse, Deep Cover, Guilt Edged and the upcoming Fake Alibi. The series has sold over a million copies worldwide. Cut Short was shortlisted for the Crime Writers Association (CWA) John Creasey New Blood Dagger Award, and Leigh has been longlisted for the CWA Dagger in the Library Award. Her books have been #1 on Amazon Kindle and iTunes with Stop Dead and Murder Ring selected as finalists for The People\'s Book Prize. Leigh is chair of the CWA\'s Debut Dagger Award judging panel and is a Royal Literary Fellow. Leigh studied at the University of Kent, gaining a Masters degree in English and American Literature. She is married with two daughters and a granddaughter, and lives in London.