After the Bridge
by Andrew J Field
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Pub Date Jun 06 2025 | Archive Date Apr 30 2025
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Description
Death or Glory? Who wins? Who survives? Who dies?
Two suicidal strangers, failing actor Owen and traumatised Ukrainian refugee Becky, postpone death on the Humber bridge to honey-trap married men. They make easy money until they reach Manchester when a corrupt civil servant dies on Becky in a hotel room. Owen steals the dead man’s identity to con a small fortune from a brain-damaged hero’s trust fund. His impersonation is good, but doesn’t fool a cynical cop or the deceased’s self-harming granddaughter. As their blackmail scam spirals out of control, Owen and Becky must confront their own personal demons or risk drowning in a sea of corruption and criminality.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
‘Engaging throughout.’
After the Bridge
Danuta Reah, author of ‘The Last Room’ and ‘Not Safe’.
‘Dark, twisted and utterly compelling. Loved every moment.’
After the Bridge
Emma Haughton, author of 'The Dark’ and 'The Sanctuary’.
'In a very noir world, Andrew Field offers us a very noir novel.'
Without Rules
The Irresponsible Reader
‘This is a rocket-powered ride, totally gripping from beginning to end.’
After the Bridge
Katie Vandyck, screenwriter
‘After The Bridge is consistently entertaining with a lively wit and inventive energy sustained throughout. Particularly appealing is the portrayal of strong women and …. sympathetic characters despite their excesses and flaws.'
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Martin Fletcher, editor
'Much to admire.'
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Stephanie Glencross, editor, literary agent
'What a wild ride.'
After the Bridge
Anne Foster, GoodReads Reviewer
‘A well-written, edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you up reading past your bedtime. Two strangers meet on a bridge, and hatch a plan that leads to no good. The characters are great...dark, funny, a must-read. I enjoyed it and think you will too. Jump on this!’
After the Bridge
Judy Johnson
‘Contemporary crime noir - fast paced - complex [for me] - enthralling - will have to look up other works by Andrew Field.’
After the Bridge
Andrew Whalley
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9081999982676 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 240 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Kate T, Reviewer
eik, this book was a goody. it didnt follow any of the tropes or premise ive read before. and Andrew has told a tale of flawed characters who you want to both shake but also cheer on sometimes. which in itself builds its own kind of tension. because who are you rooting for if anyone? there certainly are some bad guys in this one though and you need to know its definitely a book that comes under the "noir" side of life.
the way the chaotic tension is built both from the vents in the book and also how each character is developed and described is just fantastic. you have that leaning forward turning the page kind of feeling all the way through.
ive never read a book like this before. im finding it hard to describe without going into detail of the plot. but i know it made me feel, and it was a definite high five and sucker punch of a read all at once. and i thoroughly enjoyed it.
