Description

From the author of the bestselling DS McAvoy series, a dark, twisty thriller set in the Cambridgeshire countryside. Perfect for fans of Sharon Bolton, Emma Kavanagh and Ruth Ware.

She says he’s a victim. They say he’s a killer.

When Claudine witnesses an armed man murder several people in a suspected terrorist attack, she is horrified to discover one of the victims is her brother, Jethro.

Riven by grief, Claudine retreats to the family home in the Fens. She is left reeling when police tell her Jethro orchestrated the attack. Why would such a gentle, if troubled, man cause such bloodshed… and why include himself in the list of victims?

The answers could lie in his research into a mysterious cult, but as the police and Claudine both search for the truth, far darker secrets are revealed.

Claudine soon realises that if she can’t solve the mystery in time, more people will die… and the darkness will claim her too.

This twisty, unrelenting thriller, deftly exploring themes of grief and mental health, will leave you hooked and unsettled from the first page to the last.

‘Intelligent crime fiction at its very best, cleverly plotted with a scorching climax.’ Caro Ramsay
‘Staggeringly good.’ Sharon Bolton

Reviews for D.L. Mark:

‘Mark is an extraordinary talent. I adore how he writes.’ M.W. Craven
‘Dark and compelling with characters you will never forget.’ Elly Griffiths
‘Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer.’ Peter James
‘Mark’s books are always taut, intelligent page-turners.’ Abir Mukherjee

Publisher Review

'A beautiful yet terrifying opening leads quickly to a wonderfully observed and strikingly original crime novel. DL Mark is staggeringly good.' -- Sharon Bolton 'D.L. Mark writes with a dark compassion, his great skill is interweaving this seamlessly into a compelling, twisting narrative.' -- Tim Sullivan 'Just brilliant. What I love most about D.L. Mark's writing is that it's constantly surprising - he's never succumbed to lazy or formulaic writing but each new book feels fresh and exciting as a debut, as if he's constantly striving to write better and bolder things - which of course he is. And that's why I'll always feel able to recommend him as one to watch.' -- Elizabeth Hayes PRAISE FOR D.L. MARK: 'Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer' Peter James. 'Brilliantly written - a cracking story' Richard Madeley, Richard & Judy Book Club (on Dark Winter). 'Dark, compelling crime writing of the highest order' Daily Mail (on Darkness Falls). 'Beautifully crafted' Kirkus. 'Mark's books are always taut, intelligent page-turners' -- Abir Mukherjee