The Long Shadow

When a brutal murder shatters the calm of a close-knit community, Detective Caleb Strickland is called in to investigate what appears to be an isolated killing.

He quickly discovers it is anything but.

As the body count rises, Strickland uncovers disturbing links to a series of cold cases that were never solved, missing persons who vanished without a trace, and secrets that powerful people would do anything to keep buried. Each new lead drags him deeper into a web of deception stretching back years.

But someone is watching.

A calculating killer stays one step ahead, leaving a trail of clues that seem designed specifically for Strickland to follow. The closer he gets to the truth, the more personal the investigation becomes, forcing him to confront his own past while racing against time to prevent the next murder.

With witnesses disappearing, evidence vanishing, and the pressure mounting from every side, Strickland must determine whether he is hunting a killer or being lured into a carefully constructed trap.

Dark, atmospheric, and full of unexpected twists, The Long Shadow is a gripping crime thriller that blends serial-killer suspense, cold-case mystery, psychological tension, and relentless detective work into a story that will keep readers turning pages late into the night.

Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin, Peter James, Stuart MacBride, and Val McDermid.

Some shadows never fade. Some secrets refuse to stay buried.

And some killers are prepared to wait for the perfect moment to strike.