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Cross the Line
a thumping gangland crime thriller
Series: DC Jake Tanner Crime Thriller
Brief Description
A gangland boss. A fiery crucifixion. A teenager who caught it all on camera. Henry Matheson owns the drug trade in East London. To his competitors, he's feared. To his customers, he's God. To the police, he's untouchable. But when the smouldering remains of Henry's closest...
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A gangland boss. A fiery crucifixion. A teenager who caught it all on camera.
Henry Matheson owns the drug trade in East London. To his competitors, he's feared. To his customers, he's God. To the police, he's untouchable. But when the smouldering remains of Henry's closest competitor are discovered dangling from a lamppost in the middle of his estate, one man decides to take him on: Jake Tanner.
But he can't do it alone. And with The Cabal's clandestine network of corrupt officers threatening him and his family at every turn, Jake doesn't know who to trust. Forced with putting his faith in the wrong people, or putting himself in danger, Jake discovers that in the heart of the estate lies a dark secret. And knowing it can get you killed.
To find the answers he needs, and to catch one of the biggest criminals the city has ever seen, he must venture into the unknown and cross the line of duty.
Cross the Line is a gritty crime thriller perfect for fans of Simon McCleave, Rachel Mclean, and the BBC's Line of Duty.
Also in the series:
Toe the Line (Book 1)
Walk the Line (Book 2)
Under the Line (Book 3)
Cross the Line (Book 4)
Over the Line (Book 5)
Past the Line (Book 6)
Series: DC Jake Tanner Crime Thriller
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Cross the Line
A gangland boss. A fiery crucifixion. A teenager who caught it all on camera. Henry Matheson owns the drug trade in East London. To his competitors, he's feared. To his customers, he's God. To the police, he's untouchable. But when the smouldering remains of Henry's closest competitor are discovered dangling from a lamppost in the middle of his estate, one...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Over the Line
A detective in financial ruin. A deadly human trafficking network. One man orchestrating it all. Months have passed since Henry Matheson, one of east London's most dangerous criminals, was arrested. Since then, DC Jake Tanner and the team at Stratford CID have been making sure the case is watertight. But when a sudden and disastrous fraudulent attack decimates Jake's personal...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Past the Line
Sometimes the darkest evils hide in plain sight. The Cabal is dead, his corrupt empire decimated. But when Rupert Haversham, lawyer to the city's criminal underworld, is found brutally murdered in his London home, it becomes apparent to Jake Tanner that's no longer the case. The Cabal is very much alive. Pulling the strings. Disposing of those closest to the...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Under the Line
Dead men can't speak. When Danny Cipriano's body is discovered buried in a concrete tomb at the London Olympic Stadium, one thing becomes clear: the former leader of The Crimsons knew too much. And somebody wanted him silenced.For good. Only problem is, DC Jake Tanner thinks he knows who and immediately begins pointing fingers. But as the investigation develops, he...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Walk the Line
On the dark web, nobody can hear you scream. Inside a London art gallery, a young couple are brutally murdered in a chilling tableau: their bodies dismembered, the word "liar" visibly inscribed on the woman's chest. DC Jake Tanner, still suffering from the mental and physical toll of his last case, doesn't know what to think. Was this a revenge...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Toe the Line
A new city. A deadly heist. A web of corruption that could destroy everything. When DC Jake Tanner is transferred from London to Guildford, he quickly finds himself entangled in a botched robbery by The Crimsons, a notorious gang from his past. As he races to save the shop owner's life, Tanner uncovers a sinister conspiracy within Surrey Police. Caught...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781036705473
Publisher: Vinci Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vinci Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 576
About the Author
Jack Probyn writes murder mysteries and crime thrillers set in England. He studied Creative Writing at the University of Surrey and has always been fascinated by storytelling, particularly the dark and twisty kind. He is the author of the DC Jake Tanner series and the DS Tomek Bowen series, both packed with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists. When he's not writing, he enjoys building LEGO, solving sudoku puzzles, and occasionally going snowboarding. He lives in England with his partner and their British Shorthair cat, Tommy.
Also by Jack Probyn
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Over the Line
A detective in financial ruin. A deadly human trafficking network. One man orchestrating it all. Months have passed since Henry Matheson, one of east London's most dangerous criminals, was arrested. Since then, DC Jake Tanner and the team at Stratford CID have been making sure the case is watertight. But when a sudden and disastrous fraudulent attack decimates Jake's personal...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Past the Line
Sometimes the darkest evils hide in plain sight. The Cabal is dead, his corrupt empire decimated. But when Rupert Haversham, lawyer to the city's criminal underworld, is found brutally murdered in his London home, it becomes apparent to Jake Tanner that's no longer the case. The Cabal is very much alive. Pulling the strings. Disposing of those closest to the...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Under the Line
Dead men can't speak. When Danny Cipriano's body is discovered buried in a concrete tomb at the London Olympic Stadium, one thing becomes clear: the former leader of The Crimsons knew too much. And somebody wanted him silenced.For good. Only problem is, DC Jake Tanner thinks he knows who and immediately begins pointing fingers. But as the investigation develops, he...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Walk the Line
On the dark web, nobody can hear you scream. Inside a London art gallery, a young couple are brutally murdered in a chilling tableau: their bodies dismembered, the word "liar" visibly inscribed on the woman's chest. DC Jake Tanner, still suffering from the mental and physical toll of his last case, doesn't know what to think. Was this a revenge...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Toe the Line
A new city. A deadly heist. A web of corruption that could destroy everything. When DC Jake Tanner is transferred from London to Guildford, he quickly finds himself entangled in a botched robbery by The Crimsons, a notorious gang from his past. As he races to save the shop owner's life, Tanner uncovers a sinister conspiracy within Surrey Police. Caught...PaperbackSold Out
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