Border Sands

For fans of Jane Harper's The Dry and Chris Hammer's Scrublands comes a compelling crime novel set in the borderlands of Wales that delves deep into the dark secrets of a small town, exploring the complex bonds of loyalty, betrayal and the powerful family ties that shape our lives and remain with us forever.

FAMILY TIES. DARK SECRETS. ONE BRUTAL MURDER.

On a sweltering August Bank Holiday in 1983, the town of Mabon Pryce’s childhood home had much to celebrate - until tragedy struck with the brutal murder of local beauty Mary Reece.

Haunted by the darkness that shrouds the small town, Investigative reporter Mab returns for the funeral and finds himself drawn into the mystery of Mary’s death.

As he begins to piece together the events that led to Mary’s death, he realizes that the truth is far more complex than it appears. With each new lead, Mab uncovers lies and secrets hidden deep in the town’s history. With time running out, Mab must confront his own demons while uncovering the truth about Mary Reece’s murder.

Rich with atmosphere, this compelling crime novel from the author of Welcome to HolyHell and Histories of the Dead marks the start of the Mabon Pryce series.