Scared to Death

A unique 10th anniversary edition of the bestselling first book in the Detective Kay Hunter series including extras and behind the scenes revelations


When the body of a snatched schoolgirl is found in an abandoned building, the case is first treated as a kidnapping gone wrong. 


But Detective Kay Hunter isn’t convinced, especially when a man is found dead with the ransom money still in his possession.


When a second schoolgirl is taken, Kay’s worst fears are realised.


With her career in jeopardy and desperate to conceal a disturbing secret, Kay’s hunt for the killer becomes a race against time before he claims another life.


For the killer, the game has only just begun…


This special 10th anniversary edition of Scared to Death includes:


Insights from the author about the series and characters 

Maps and illustrations

Character backgrounds

Chapter heading illustrations


The hardback print edition also includes:


Bookmark ribbon

Cloth hardback binding


Praise for Scared to Death:


“Reminded me at times of Chris Chibnall’s Broadchurch series” The Crime Review


“A stylish, smart and gripping crime thriller” Robert Bryndza, USA Today bestselling author of The Girl in the Ice and Nine Elms


"Moves along at breakneck speed with twists and turns" Angela Marsons, bestselling author of the Kim Stone series