Dead Souls

The truth was dead and buried… until now.

 

When a collection of human bones is unearthed during a routine archaeological dig, a Black Country field suddenly becomes a complex crime scene for Detective Kim Stone.

 

As the bones are sorted, it becomes clear that the grave contains more than one victim. The bodies hint at unimaginable horror, bearing the markings of bullet holes and animal traps.

 

Forced to work alongside Detective Travis, with whom she shares a troubled past, Kim begins to uncover a dark secretive relationship between the families who own the land in which the bodies were found.

 

But while Kim is immersed in one of the most complicated investigations she’s ever led, her team are caught up in a spate of sickening hate crimes. Kim is close to revealing the truth behind the murders, yet soon finds one of her own is in jeopardy – and the clock is ticking. Can she solve the case and save them from grave danger – before it’s too late?

 

An addictive, sinister crime thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seat.

 

Can be read as a standalone.

 

What readers are saying about Dead Souls:

 

‘Hooked from the very first page… had me holding my breath… the best book I’ve read, by the best author on the shelves.’ Nigel Adams Book Worm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘I read it in one gripping sitting as I just couldn’t tear myself away… my favourite female detective of all time... go and read them all immediately. Some of the best crime fiction ever written.’ Book Addict Shaun, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Grips you by the throat and doesn't let you go to the last heart-pumping chapter… couldn’t swipe the pages quick enough as I attempted and failed miserably to guess where this dark and thrilling tale was leading... Hell yes.’ The Book Review Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘I could not put it down… was hooked in from page one to the very last word… stunning… A 5-star read!… fantastic… one of my all-time favourite writers ever.’ Booklover Catlady, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘I was captivated from the start, there is just no let-up… I wanted to read at every opportunity, blood pressure rising!’ Stef Loz Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Read this book now… amazing… I couldn’t have been more hooked if I tried… completely absorbing.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Brilliant… a terrifying, nail-biting finale… one of the greats of detective fiction… a must-read.’ Go Buy the Book, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Addictive… stunning… stomping great read… will have you furiously flipping the pages.’ Little Bookness Lane, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘My favourite read of the year… Wow, totally fantastic… loved it. I give it 6 stars.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Best. One. Ever… 5 stars. Big fat ones. Like massive.’ Jen Med Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐