THE NEW DS COUPLAND NOVEL

The worst things happen in plain sight. 

When DS Kevin Coupland stopped a serial killer in his tracks earlier in the year he thought that would be the end of it, but his nightmare has just begun. A child’s body is discovered hidden in a bag, kicking off a major investigation for Salford Precinct’s murder squad. Soon, the National Crime Agency roll into town and Coupland is under strict instructions to play nice.

He’s got enough on his plate without having to worry about politics. A shock discovery in his personal life is starting to take its toll, causing him to make decisions that bring him to the attention of the powers that be for all the wrong reasons. DS Alex Moreton returns from maternity leave to find her partner deeply troubled, but with a cold case to review, she’s in no position to prevent him hitting the self-destruct button.

As he hunts down the child’s killer Coupland is forced to reflect upon his own life and find an answer to the question he’s been avoiding. Is it possible to accept the things you cannot change?

A gripping warts and all police procedural that will hook fans of Angela Marsons and Ed James.

ABSENT is the fourth book in the DS Coupland series. Watch out for more from D.S. Coupland.