When Andrew Rogers dies on his yacht off the coast of Prospect Island, no one is expecting his eldest daughter Madison to inherit his fortune – instead of his only son.

Alienated from her angry family, Madison finds haven in her marriage to the charismatic Gregory Moretti – until his estranged brother Rex comes out of prison vowing vengeance.

Rex’s actions soon strike fear into Madison’s entire family. When he is found brutally murdered, it appears to be an open and shut case…

It takes the brilliant acumen of Lyle Revel, star of the US daytime soap opera If Tomorrow Comes, to unravel the mystery with the help of Hermione Bradbury.

But their plan to expose the killer’s outrageous deception places them both in terrible danger…

For fans of Agatha Christie, Anthony Horowitz, Richard Osman and Sidney Sheldon

Praise for Jared Cade

'When Andrew Rogers dies, his will shocks everyone. Instead of leaving his empire to his son Tyler, as many expected, everything goes to his eldest daughter Madison.... From there, greed and resentment begin to boil over — and then the murders start. Each death adds a new layer of tension, and the family’s spoiled, entitled behaviour makes the drama even sharper. I kept changing my mind about who might be behind it all, and the truth caught me completely off guard. Even the person who pieced everything together wasn’t who I thought it would be. Twisty, tense, and impossible to put down' - Amazon reader

‘An intricate page-turner with a brilliant and unexpected denouement in the tradition of Agatha Christie’ – Philip Harbottle, author of The Legacy

‘A thrilling and evocative tale with a surprise ending you won’t see coming’ – Chris Verner, author Plots and Gunpowder

'A brilliant whodunit that will appeal to addicts of the Golden Age of crime fiction. You'll love the sleuthing team of actor Lyle Revel and cellist Hermione Bradbury' – Mike Linane

‘Jared Cade’s closed circle mystery demonstrates a masterful skill in misdirection, deftly guiding us through a riveting three-act page-turner to the final stunning and unforeseen twist’ – Louise Burfitt-Dons, bestselling author of The Missing Activist

‘The writing is elegant and clever, drawing on locked-room murder mysteries, razor-sharp courtroom scenes, old-fashioned secret corridors, and an extraordinarily well-written denouement where all is revealed in a performance worthy of the great Hercule Poirot himself. Every cozy crime fiction enthusiast should find this novel a place on their bookshelves’ – Robin Price

‘A really intriguing murder mystery…with a stunning ending’ – Julie Young

'A real tour de force of clever twists and misdirection that culminates in a stunning surprise ending... The writing is smooth and clear, with the “read on” quality essential for thrillers' - Rex Oman

'A thrilling twisting ride from start to finish. A fantastic cast of realistic characters in a down-to-earth setting. The test of a good whodunnit is when the reader misses their tube stop because they’re so enthralled. I am that reader!' - Jane Black

‘A solid and gripping whodunit that kept me hooked and guessing. Enjoyed the puzzled, liked the well-developed characters and the storytelling. Highly recommended’ - Netgalley

‘An entertaining and engaging old fashioned whodunnit, which kept me hooked throughout… The descriptive narrative brought both the characters and the setting vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story. The wonderful main characters and the intriguing storyline kept me happily turning the pages. I look forward to being back with Lyle and Hermione again soon!’ – Netgalley

‘Jared Cade has succeeded in crafting a page-turning tour de force of a thriller that never let’s up until the surprise ending' – Amazon

‘An exciting British whodunit… I love the hero Lyle Revel and his girlfriend Hermione Bradbury...and of course their police detective friend Nick. It was great’ - Goodreads