He knows your name. Where you live. The car you drive.

If you don’t play, your family will die. If you lose, you will.

When DI Joel Norris and DS Lucy Rose begin investigating the death of a young woman, murdered on a quiet country lane, they can’t imagine what lies ahead.

This killer uses his victims like chess pieces in a life-sized contest, with the highest stakes imaginable.

Now Norris and Rose are pawns at the mercy of a twisted rulebook.

Can they beat him at his own game before the next round begins and more innocent lives are taken?

A totally addictive, edge-of-your-seat, crime-thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Ian Rankin and Stuart MacBride.

‘OUTSTANDING! STUNNING! THRILLING!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Unputdownable!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Nail-biting, can't-put–it-down thriller!’ Goodreads reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was gripped from first page… So many unexpected twists…FANTASTIC THRILLER!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐