Kill to Grow

Gareth Kirkwood, BSc 1988 (pen name Will Freeman)

A fast-moving international thriller as a St Andrews student battles to solve the mystery surrounding his billionaire father’s death.

When an unknown woman tries to kill Peter Black on his way home from a night out, his comfortable life studying Business at St Andrews University is turned upside down. Soon he is deep in the murky world of espionage, saving UK Parliament from a spectacular attack by eco-terrorists, and resisting the attempts of a shadowy recruiter to enlist him into the secret services. Before he can work out why someone would want to kill him, they get to his billionaire father. And so begins a high-octane hunt taking Peter and new friend, outspoken tech expert Christine McPherson, to Hong Kong, New Delhi, and London in their search for justice. He has no choice but to lean on his secret service contacts for help, despite his father warning him that spying is a dirty game. Hounded by the press and the mounting body count, Peter’s guilt - and PTSD - mounts. But Peter will stop at nothing to uncover the truth - even if it means breaking all the rules, and turning into a killer himself…

Released in December 2022, Kill to Grow is already receiving stellar reviews

"a real page-turner packed with action, suspense and great characters…"

"masterful thriller, right up there with the classics. It grabs you from the start…"

"perfect blend of crime, revenge, eco-terrorism, diplomacy.…"

Available on Amazon.uk or Amazon.com in paperback or kindle.

ISBN: 9798370228568