Summer Girl

The first book in the Blood for Blood series, set on the exotic island of Malta - a place with a mysterious and historical past.

A woman is attacked in strange circumstances on a midnight street in Valletta, Malta. An island country known for its history of early civilisations and military fortitude is the backdrop for a series of revelations as we follow Jack Sant; a former Knight of Malta, on his quest to solve some of the country’s worst cold cases.

Jack takes us on a journey of chivalry and secrets as he uncovers lies and the gritty realism of crime in a small country. From the lively dancehalls to the languid conversations at dinner through the eyes of the Maltese people; a mélange of culture powered by the sun, where east meets west and north meets south in language, love and laham.

The first book in the colourful and sinister Blood for Blood series, Summer Girl, focuses on a cold case from 1984. How can an 82-year old priest lead Jack to an unsympathetic killer? Hiding in plain sight Jack gets involved in a chain of events that lead to an interesting twist.

There are two more books in the Blood for Blood series so far.

Kelly Vero was born in Nottingham, UK and works as a writer and director in music, video games and television. Kelly lives in Sliema, Malta.In the past she has lived in Japan, USA, Germany and Australia. She speaks 6 different languages including Maltese. A passionate ballroom dancer with a love for good food, tattoos, crime dramas and mythology she has also presented for MTV in Germany and written for soap operas.