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A lonely recluse. A missing girl and a community in fear.When the body of a young local girl is found next to an isolated lake, the main suspect is the old recluse who has lived next to the lake for many years – especially when the young girl’s purse is found on the old man’s doorstep.But DCI Emma Gardner and her partner DI Paul Riddick aren’t so sure. Why would the old hermit leave such an obvious clue? And who would want to set the old man up?As they dig deeper into the murder they discover a community in fear, determined to keep hold of long buried secrets. And Riddick is convinced that his own dark past is somehow linked to this crime, too.Gardner fears that she may never get the answers she needs, until a break leads her down a path she’d rather not face. One that runs directly to her own front door…What people are saying about Wes Markin...'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood.'Markin stuns with his latest offering... Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

Missing Happy Valley? Dive into the next gripping installment of the Yorkshire Murder Series by bestselling British crime author Wes Markin! A child is murdered, and a detective inspector is haunted by his past. DI Paul Riddick is determined to make amends for his previous mistakes. His instincts lead him to follow a child he believes is in danger, but when the child is found dead, Riddick finds himself in deeper trouble than anticipated. DCI Emma Gardner trusts Riddick's innocence but suspends him from the case until she can clear his name. Riddick, however, is fixated on pursuing leads that only complicate matters further. He is convinced he didn't kill the child found in the cave, but the case echoes a twenty-year-old incident with disturbing similarities, suggesting someone is trying to frame him. Can Riddick uncover the truth before this case destroys him? Don’t miss this thrilling new chapter in crime fiction! Praise for Wes Markin highlights the excitement and complexity of his storytelling, with twists and turns that keep readers on edge. Fans of dark, intricate plots and strong character development will find much to love in this latest offering.

Still grieving from the tragic death of her colleague, DCI Emma Gardner continues to blame herself and is struggling to focus. So, when she is seconded to the wilds of Yorkshire, Emma hopes she'll be able to get her mind back on the job, doing what she does best - putting killers behind bars. But when she is immediately thrown into another violent murder, Emma has no time to rest. Desperate to get answers and find the killer, Emma needs all the help she can. But her new partner, DI Paul Riddick, has demons and issues of his own. And when this new murder reveals links to an old case Riddick was involved with, Emma fears that history might be about to repeat itself..