A fresh case lays bare old bones for DI Watt's team

When a young woman's body is discovered on a popular jogging trail in Birmingham, Detective Inspector Bernard Watts and his team are plunged into a disturbing murder investigation. Not only has the woman been violently stabbed - her head is missing.

When a close examination of the crime scene results in a shocking discovery linking the present murder to a past crime, criminologist Will Traynor is brought in to assist the police. Aware of Traynor's troubled past, Watts is sceptical that Will can contribute anything useful to the investigation.

He's about to be proved very wrong . . .

About the Author
A.J. Cross is a forensic psychologist with over twenty years' experience in the field. She lives in Birmingham with her jazz-musician husband and is the author of five Kate Hanson mysteries.

Reviews
This series debut is a solid, skilfully written police drama with plenty of twists * * Booklist * *
Watching an old pro herd cats as he cracks a tough case should tickle procedural fans everywhere * * Kirkus Reviews * *
Praise for A.J. Cross: Outstanding . . . Cross, herself a forensic psychologist, plays fair with the reader right up to the surprising conclusion * * Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Cold, Cold Heart * *
All the elements of a winning puzzler: a sympathetic heroine, a complicated case and a crisis to lend a sense of urgency that justice be served * * Kirkus on Cold, Cold Heart * *
Another keep-'em-guessing instalment of this popular and sharply written crime series . . . Characters with notable depth, a provocative plot and a nifty twist make this a procedural to savour * * Booklist on Cold, Cold Heart * *
A gripping, suspenseful, cleverly plotted story with plenty of unusual twists and a smart, independent heroine * * Booklist on A Little Death * *
An intriguing fair-play puzzle, with an abundant set of plausible suspects and possible motives . . . A highly satisfying mystery * * Publishers Weekly on Something Evil Comes * *



Book Information
ISBN 9781838853945
Author A.J. Cross
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Black Thorn
Publisher Canongate Books
Weight(grams) 236g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 21mm