THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Get ready to be gripped by the new thrilling mystery detective novel from the bestselling author of Holy Island, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. ‘Loved every twist, turn and shock throughout’ – 5-star reader review’An all-consuming read’ – 5-star reader review’Another page-turner from LJ Ross!’ – 5-star reader review

Blood never lies… Detective Chief Inspector Ryan is living a nightmare.

As one of the country’s foremost murder detectives, Ryan knows he can face the worst of humanity and step into the darkest minds because, every night, he returns home to the loving arms of his wife, Anna. When he receives a call to say she’s been arrested for the murder of a well-known author, he refuses to believe the evidence that seems to be piling up against her. Anna could never murder anyone.

He’s sure of it. Isn’t he?With the case mounting against her, Ryan must search his soul to answer the question that seems to be on everybody’s lips… Does he really trust the woman he married?

PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS”LJ Ross is the queen of Kindle” – Sunday Telegraph”She keeps company with the best mystery writers” – The Times”Holy Island is a blockbuster” – Daily Express”A literary phenomenon” – Evening Chronicle