Inequality Millennial problems Pandemics

Your 21st century life comes with threats.

Add a serial killer, and it’s time to decide what’s worth living for…

Volume One

Official book cover for popular 2020 crime thriller First Sleep by Christopher Da Costa

Published 28/07/2020 – ISBN: 9798670255615

Set in the City of Angels, the just path and the road to hell are intertwined for Leon. When his past life of crime threatens to backfire on his vulnerable loved ones, can he finally be a hero? Discover a crime thriller about identity, and travel along the thin line between purpose and fear of failure to somewhere new..

Worldwide Amazon rating
5/5
Gooreads rating
4.6/5
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Volume Two

First Sleep Volume Two book cover

Published 19/12/2021 – ISBN: 9798787270075

Is life the sum of all your choices? When Leon Field’s past life of crime drew a serial killer to his loved ones, he sacrificed himself for redemption. Instead, he awakens from death and has to go on living with his demons. Following closely behind them are the police. And so begins a chase across countries and a chilling chain of events that changes everything the guilty and innocent know about each other. Yet in the face of death, only one question needs answering for both cops and criminals alike: “What else could I have done?”

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What Readers Say

Never lost its suspense. I felt like I was in the middle of the story... Comedy, drama and adventure all wrapped up in one.
First Sleep book review from Sina Burri
Sina B
A really good read that I struggled to put down. The characters developed really well and I felt a connection with them.
Joe J
Joe J
The intertwining story lines had me engrossed from the start. Had me chuckling and gasping at various points. Can't wait for the follow up!
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About the Author

Author Christopher Da Costa
Christopher Da Costa
Christopher Da Costa graduated from the University of De Montfort with a BA Honours degree in English Literature in 2013. After working as a copywriter, he is proud to release his debut novel, First Sleep.
His writing explores the themes of suicide, love and faith, and invites you to re-examine your relationships.
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