The truth was buried along with their bodies . . . until now.

FROM THE CREATOR OF BBC DRAMA SILENT WITNESS, COMES A GRIPPING AND SINISTER THRILLER THAT WILL HAVE YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT.

During the murder investigation of a teenage boy, DCI Mark Lapslie's methods come under fire and, as a result, his prime suspect walks free. Meanwhile another body is discovered and Lapslie and his team quickly find themselves on the trail of a voracious serial killer.

One year earlier, dedicated young journalist, Josie Dallyn stumbles over a chain of very similar cases. Whilst she is digging deeper and deeper into the truth behind the mysterious deaths, she is getting herself into more danger than she could have ever anticipated and her life is being threatened by some very dark forces.

Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and MJ Arlidge.

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SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT NIGEL MCCRERY AND THE DCI MARK LAPSLIE SERIES:

'DCI Mark Lapslie is Nigel's finest creation . . . Immaculately constructed and beautifully observed' Daily Mail

'What a brilliant book. I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this book, an interesting start and an ending to end all endings' Amazon Reviewer

'Had me gripped from start to finish' Amazon Reviewer

'Not for the feint hearted' Amazon Reviewer

'There is no way I'd ever have guessed who the killer was' Amazon Reviewer

'Highly original . . . one of the best crime fiction books of the year' Amazon Reviewer

'Gripping' Daily Mirror

'Perfect holiday book for all crime lovers out there!' Amazon Reviewer

'One you won't want to put down. My first Nigel McCrery book, but won't be my last. Highly recommended, but not for the feint hearted' Amazon Reviewer

'First time reader of this author and this book was outstanding' Amazon Reviewer

'A wonderful story. Beautifully crafted' Amazon Reviewer

'One of the most memorable monsters in modern crime fiction' Daily Express

About the Author
Nigel McCrery worked as a policeman, until he left the force to become an undergraduate at Cambridge University. He has created and written some of the most successful television series of the last ten years - his credits include Silent Witness, Born & Bred, New Tricks, All the King's Men and Back-Up. He is also the author of five internationally bestselling Sam Ryan mysteries. Nigel lives in London.

Reviews
DCI Mark Lapslie is Nigel's finest creation . . . Immaculately constructed and beautifully observed, it cried out to be made for television * Daily Mail *
Gripping . . . a very sadistic murderer * Daily Mirror *
An excellent new detective * Daily Mail *
One of the most memorable monsters in modern crime fiction * Daily Express *
As repulsive and engaging a killer as any encountered in recent memory * Los Angeles Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9780857382351
Author Nigel McCrery
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint Quercus Publishing
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 300g
Dimensions(mm) 199mm * 147mm * 28mm