The Aristocracy by Patrick Worrall

Dive into a gritty political thriller that explores the dark underbelly of organized crime, perfect for readers who appreciate complex narratives akin to Mick Herron and Ian Rankin. This absorbing novel by Patrick Worrall blends crime thriller elements with spy story intrigue, examining masculinity and the hidden secrets of the security establishment.

When Darren Sinfield, the most notorious inmate at Lower Marston maximum-security prison, escapes, intelligence officer Declan Rennard is tasked with hunting him down in the decaying town of Avonford. Rennard, an Avonford native, must confront his own dark history to engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the escaped criminal, unearthing secrets the country would rather forget.

• Political fiction examining organized crime and security secrets.
• Features intelligence officer Declan Rennard hunting a notorious escaped inmate.
• A tour de force described as both a tough thriller and an examination of masculinity.
• Written by Patrick Worrall, author of The Partisan.

• Author: Worrall, Patrick
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 352 pages
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1787637220
• ISBN-13: 978-1787637221
• Dimensions: 16.3 x 3.3 x 24.2 cm
• Weight: 556 g

Experience this gripping novel that ranks highly among Political Fiction and Legal Thrillers, offering an intense look at the hierarchies within the criminal world.