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by Susan Hill (Author)
Can a man haunted by his own past see the truth hiding in plain sight?
DCS Simon Serrailler is still recovering from the brutal attack that nearly cost him his life. When a couple is subjected to a terrifying act of violence in their quiet Lafferton home, Simon returns to the force but makes a shocking error of judgment.
Under intense scrutiny and with his own demons to fight, Serrailler must regain his footing as his cathedral town spirals into a new era of darkness.
A chilling psychological thriller for fans of P.D. James and Ruth Rendell.
In the tenth installment of Susan Hill's acclaimed British mystery series, two seemingly separate crimes plunge the town into fear:
- A couple opens their door to strangers with nightmarish consequences.
- The brutal murder of a woman leaves her husband in a coma, the sole witness.
A detective on the edge. As Simon's family struggles with their own unexpected dramas--including his sister Cat and their unpredictable father--Simon's investigation pushes him closer to the breaking point. The stress of his physical and emotional recovery threatens to undo him as Lafferton's dark underbelly is once again exposed.
This is more than a simple murder mystery. It is a suspenseful tale of hidden motives, devastating consequences, and the psychological weight of a past that refuses to be left behind.
Author Biography
Dame Susan Hill is one of the UK's most accomplished and decorated living authors, a professional writer for over fifty years, and the author of the bestselling Simon Serrailler crime series. In 2020, she was awarded a damehood (DBE) for her services to literature.
Her novels and short stories have won numerous awards, including the Whitbread, the Somerset Maugham, and the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. She was also shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize.
Hill is also the author of the internationally celebrated ghost story, The Woman in Black, which has been adapted into a long-running West End play and a major feature film.
In addition to her crime and gothic fiction, her extensive body of work also includes literary novels, children's books, and autobiographical works. She lives in North Norfolk with her family.
