FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORGet ready to be gripped by the thrilling mystery detective novel from the bestselling author of Holy Island, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. 'The pacing is pitch perfect and the characters are superb' 5-star reader review'A gripping story that makes you want to read the next page' 5-star reader review'LJ Ross is a wonderful writer' 5-star reader review------------------------------------The past never stays buried for long... Detective Chief Inspector Ryan believes he has put his turbulent history behind him. Then, in the early hours of the summer solstice, the skeleton of a young woman is found inside the Roman Wall at Sycamore Gap. She has lain undiscovered for ten years and it is Ryan's job to piece together her past. Enquiry lines cross and merge as Ryan is forced to face his own demons and enter into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a killer who seems unstoppable. Murder and mystery are peppered with a sprinkling of romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular scenery of Hadrian's Wall country in Northumberland. ------------------------------------PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS"She keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle`A real page turner with twists and turns galore' 5-star reader review`A pure delight to read' 5-star reader review`I love the landmark, historical settings. Each one is a mysterious, beautiful and evocative place, described wonderfully' 5-star reader review`The book lovers' equivalent of a fabulous Netflix box set!' 5-star reader review`This series gets better and better with each book' 5-star reader review
