THE BRAND-NEW BOOK IN THE GRIPPING BRITISH DETECTIVE SERIES SET IN THE ATMOSPHERIC LAKE DISTRICT

At dawn, a woman swims out to a secluded island on Derwent Water.

Just a few hours later, paddleboarders find her floating face down in the still waters of the lake.

The woman is Jennifer Cantley, a wealthy property developer and experienced wild swimmer. It looks like a tragic accident. But Detective Simon Wayland, stumbling across the crime scene while out walking his dog, notices red spots in her eyes.

She was strangled.

Wayland is supposed to be safely behind a desk in Carlisle, counting down to retirement. He has promised his wife he’s done with murder. This time his old sergeant, DS ‘Ginge’ Wilkins, is in charge.

But Wayland can never leave a case alone.

The dead woman was a ruthless property dealer with a long list of enemies and a secret life nobody knew about.

Everyone had a reason to hate her. Someone had a reason to kill her.

A gripping British detective mystery set against the stunning backdrop of the Lake District. Perfect for fans of J.D. Kirk, Joy Ellis, L.J. Ross and Ann Cleeves.