A Twist in the River

A PERFECT DAY. A TWISTED CRIME.

THE AWARD-WINNING JAKE JACKSON SERIES RETURNS…

'This series is irresistible' LEE CHILD

'Atmospheric and chilling' ELLY GRIFFITHS

'Totally immersive' ANN CLEEVES

'My favourite new crime series' LUCY FOLEY

'Highly recommend' KARIN SLAUGHTER

A beautiful summer day

When young nurse Claire Davidson goes missing on the riverbank, the only clues left behind are her phone and shoes.

A mystery that sweeps the nation

People disappear all the time, but this case sparks an online frenzy. Amateur investigators descend on the rural idyll. Is Claire Davidson just the story of a swim that went wrong, or could there be truth to the conspiracies?

A killer growing bolder

Then another woman is discovered dead in the river. Jake Jackson, a former detective who came to the countryside searching for peace, must investigate before more lives are lost.

What readers are saying about A Twist in the River

'A great read that moves along quickly' 5 stars

'Well written with believable characters and a fast moving plot' 5 stars

'In the crowded market of crime drama, and murder mysteries, these Jake Jackson books are refreshingly different' 5 stars

'I love the beautiful descriptions of Little Sky' 5 stars

'Reading this book is like visiting family, as you get to know all the characters so well' 5 stars

'An engaging read, well paced and peopled with interesting characters' 5 stars

'I love hearing the adventures of Jake and these books always gives me a sense of calm' 5 stars

'A must-read for anyone seeking an immersive and intelligent crime novel' 5 stars

'Very engaging, well written and very atmospheric – I couldn't put it down' 5 stars

About the author

Stig Abell believes that discovering a crime fiction series to enjoy is one of the great pleasures in life. His first novel, Death Under A Little Sky, introduced Jake Jackson and his attempt to get away from his former life in the beautiful area around Little Sky, which was followed by his second and third novels, Death in a Lonely Place and The Burial Place.

Away from books, he co-presents the breakfast show on Times Radio, a station he helped to launch in 2020. Before that he was a regular presenter on Radio 4’s Front Row and was the editor and publisher of the Times Literary Supplement. He lives in London with his wife, three children and two independent-minded cats called Boo and Ninja (his children named them, obviously).