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Dead End

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What to expect

A family destroyed by a legacy of lies…

When the elderly Earl of Lowesdale is found hanging from the rafters at Wasdale Hall, it’s assumed he ended his own life. But the coroner finds signs of foul play and DI Kelly Porter unpicks a tangled story of privilege and deceit.

Meanwhile, two young female hikers go missing around the Lakes and an urgent search begins. As links appear to other unsolved disappearances, Kelly and her team are in a race against time. Soon both investigations, and Kelly’s own family secrets, lead back to Wasdale Hall and a shocking truth…

Don't miss this gripping crime thriller from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Patricia Gibney.

Praise for Dead End

Masterful... DI Kelly Porter raises the bar for the rest of us’ Paul Gitsham

A very talented crime writer who knows just how to keep her audience glued to every word!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's hard to describe how much I loved this book’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I am just as crazy about the last book as the first’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a book that will make you lose time… as it’s a "just one more chapter" read.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A tense, atmospheric book with a great setting and characters. A series which just keeps getting better’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics Review

‘What a nail-biter! I was with DI Kelly Porter every inch of the way and was a physical wreck by the end of the book’ Carol Wyer, author of Little Girl Lost on Bitter Edge

‘A masterful weaving of multiple story threads into one, satisfying whole. 5 stars…DI Kelly Porter raises the bar for the rest of us.’ Paul Gitsham, author of the DCI Warren Jones series

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