A beautiful island scarred by the defences from centuries of war.

Secrets hidden in the blood of generations.

A past that refuses to stay buried.

Detective Winter Labey is called to a historic German bunker abandoned after the occupation of the island of Jersey, where tourists have discovered the concealed body of a prominent local figure. Was the execution-style murder connected to the Nazi graffiti daubed on the walls of his tomb?

Winter calls on forensic psychologist Saskia Monet, whose own childhood gives her a unique understanding of the darkest recesses of the human mind.

As Saskia and Winter delve into the case, they unravel a web of secrets the victim had desperately tried to keep hidden from his family. Secrets that, once exposed, could shatter the lives of those closest to him.

Just as they make a major breakthrough, there’s another murder in chillingly similar circumstances. Except now, it’s one of their suspects. Time is quickly running out to catch the killer before they strike again…

A totally gripping and heart-pounding thriller that will have you reading late into the night! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh.

What readers are saying about this series:

“Absolutely compelling, so gripped I couldn't put it down. Wow!... If you are looking for a book that will keep you hooked on every chapter, and waiting for the next in the series this is the one for you.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Gripping is right! This is fast paced and with lots of false starts for the armchair detective. I loved the setting… I am now adding the back catalogue of everything Gwyn Bennett has ever written to my wish list!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Fab read!... It is an unputdownable book!! It is an emotional rollercoaster of a ride with a thrilling surprise ending that I didn't see coming.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Gwyn Bennett has written another edge-of-the-seat police procedural! I could not bear to put this down… I have to recommend this to those who like a strong female lead in a police procedural, and award this book a solid 5/5 stars.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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"I cannot wait for the next book!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A five-star read… draws you in quickly and keeps its grip till the end. Loved the setting, loved the characters, loved the book.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐