 First edition | |
| Author | Colin Bateman |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime, Dark comedy |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | 13 November 1995 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Softcover) |
| Pages | 260 |
| ISBN | 9780006479352 |
| OCLC | 51194050 |
| Followed by | Empire State (1997) |
Cycle of Violence, also known as Crossmaheart, is the first stand-alone novel by Northern Irish author, Colin Bateman, released on 13 November 1995 through HarperCollins. The novel follows a journalist named Miller and his appointment in the hostile town of Crossmaheart; it was well received by reviewers. A movie adaptation has been made, named Crossmaheart also, and was featured in a number of film festivals.