# Death's Kiss - DS Tomek Bowen Essex Police Procedural - Book 4

**The darkest secrets never stay secret for long…**

When the body of a homeless man is discovered on Southend seafront, wedged between the beach huts of Thorpe Bay, the people of Essex don’t raise an eyebrow.

But when the post-mortem reveals the identity to be that of local MP, Herbert Tucker, the town begins to sit up.

As the tide of political and media pressure begins to swell, DS Tomek Bowen must navigate the turbulent waters of the MP's past to determine who would want to stage such a dramatic end for him.

Although, with a history as colourful as Herbert's, it soon becomes clear there’s no shortage of suspects.

**A Gritty Descent into Essex Noir** - Death’s Kiss is the explosive fourth instalment in the DS Tomek Bowen series. It weaves authentic police procedure with deep psychological trauma, set against the salt-air and grey skies of the Essex coast.

**Perfect for Readers Who Love:**

-   Gritty UK Police Procedurals: Mark Billingham, JD Kirk, and MW Craven.
-   Flawed, Psychological Detectives: Michael Connelly’s realism and Angela Marsons’ psychological depth.
-   Fast-Paced British Thrillers: Daniel Cole and Mo Hayder.
-   Atmospheric Regional Crime: Authentic Southend-on-Sea settings, from the sprawling pier to the silent marshes.

**What Makes Tomek Bowen Distinctive:**

-   Endearing Human Flaws: He’s an endearing man-child who dyes his beard to hide the gray and struggles with the isolation of his past.
-   The Ultimate Revelation: Amidst the hunt for a serial killer, Tomek discovers a daughter he never knew existed—a bombshell that redefines his fight for justice.
-   Unresolved History: Tomek’s hunt for his brother’s second killer continues.

**Story Details:**

-   Genre: British Police Procedural / Murder Mystery.
-   Mood: Tense, Gritty, Emotional, Atmospheric.
-   Format: Full-length novel.
-   Setting: Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.
-   Series Entry: Book 4 of the DS Tomek Bowen Crime Thriller Series.

**Reader Reviews:**

-   "I liked Tomek as a character. He feels totally real and flawed. Riveting and enjoyed the many twists as things progressed." — Reader Review
-   "A classic police thriller, very well composed. Investigate by very real people with normal human flaws." — Reader Review

**Key Facts:**

-   Protagonist: Detective Sergeant Tomek Bowen.
-   Primary Conflict: A vigilante targeting released offenders in the Essex community.
-   Themes: Vigilante justice, childhood trauma, and long-buried family secrets.
-   ISBN-13: 978-1-80520-047-5.
-   Dimensions: 5.06in x 7.81in.
-   Price: £8.99.

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 GBP - 12.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Jack Probyn
- **Type:** Book
- **Tags:** DS Tomek Bowen

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Paperback | 9.99 GBP | In stock |
| Sprayed Edges | 12.99 GBP | In stock |
| Signed Edition | 11.99 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- Book cover of Death’s Kiss by Jack Probyn. A gritty Essex Murder Mystery showing a long row of traditional beach huts on a shingle shore at dusk, with birds flying over a pink-hued sky. Book 4 in the DS Tomek Bowen series, perfect for fans of JD Kirk and JM Dalgliesh
- Book cover of Death’s Kiss by Jack Probyn. A gritty Essex Murder Mystery showing a long row of traditional beach huts on a shingle shore at dusk, with birds flying over a pink-hued sky. Book 4 in the DS Tomek Bowen series, perfect for fans of JD Kirk and JM Dalgliesh
- Book cover of Death’s Kiss by Jack Probyn. A gritty Essex Murder Mystery showing a long row of traditional beach huts on a shingle shore at dusk, with birds flying over a pink-hued sky. Book 4 in the DS Tomek Bowen series, perfect for fans of JD Kirk and JM Dalgliesh
- Book cover of Death’s Kiss by Jack Probyn. A gritty Essex Murder Mystery showing a long row of traditional beach huts on a shingle shore at dusk, with birds flying over a pink-hued sky. Book 4 in the DS Tomek Bowen series, perfect for fans of JD Kirk and JM Dalgliesh
- Book cover of Death’s Kiss by Jack Probyn. A gritty Essex Murder Mystery showing a long row of traditional beach huts on a shingle shore at dusk, with birds flying over a pink-hued sky. Book 4 in the DS Tomek Bowen series, perfect for fans of JD Kirk and JM Dalgliesh
- Book cover of Death’s Kiss by Jack Probyn. A gritty Essex Murder Mystery showing a long row of traditional beach huts on a shingle shore at dusk, with birds flying over a pink-hued sky. Book 4 in the DS Tomek Bowen series, perfect for fans of JD Kirk and JM Dalgliesh
- Book cover of Death’s Kiss by Jack Probyn. A gritty Essex Murder Mystery showing a long row of traditional beach huts on a shingle shore at dusk, with birds flying over a pink-hued sky. Book 4 in the DS Tomek Bowen series, perfect for fans of JD Kirk and JM Dalgliesh
- Death's Kiss - DS Tomek Bowen Essex Police Procedural - Book 4
- Death's Kiss - DS Tomek Bowen Essex Police Procedural - Book 4
- Death's Kiss - DS Tomek Bowen Essex Police Procedural - Book 4

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> Updated: 2026-05-20