Shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger Prize

The Times Crime Book from the Month, April 2018

‘A interesting debut’ The Weekend Times

‘A contact of Agatha Christie, a dash of Ann Cleeves’s Vera and a suitably moody placing in the Peaks…bring a formidable newcomer to British crime writing.’ Daily Mail

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A Surprising DEATH

A lawyer is found about The Devil’s Dice deceased in a Maximum Area cave, his encounter ribboned with scuff marks.

A SINISTER MESSAGE

Amidst rumours of a local curse, DI Meg Dalton is convinced that is cold-blooded murder. There’s just one single catch – chiselled in to the cave wall structure above your body is an picture of the grim reaper and the inactive man’s initials, and it’s been there for over a century.

A DEADLY GAME

As Meg battles to resolve the increasingly disturbing case, it’s very clear someone knows her secrets. The murderer is usually playing games with Meg – and the dice are packed…

A white-knuckle criminal offense debut presenting DI Meg Dalton, perfect for supporters of Broadchurch and Content Valley.