‘Fantastic crime thriller full of twists and turns. I couldn’t put it down. Gripping.’ Simon McCleave, author of The Snowdonia Killings

Discover this year’s most hotly anticipated British crime thriller.

Meet Detective Edison Kane. South End murder squad’s finest. Three months ago, his wife was killed on a night out. She wanted him there with her, but he always put work first. And the killer’s never been caught. Now he thinks he’s ready to be back at work . . .

Until a body washes up. On the godforsaken mudflats near Leigh-on-Sea. One look at the dead man’s face, and Kane feels himself start to unravel.

Where the eyes should be, there are only empty sockets.

Kane’s mobile pings with an anonymous message. Murder was so much easier than I thought. See no evil . . .

Everyone knows how that saying goes . . .

It’s up to Kane to stop the twisted killer, before they write their perfect ending.

But he couldn’t protect his wife — and can’t get justice for her now she’s dead and gone. Why should this case be any different?

An atmospheric, edge-of-your-seat thriller that’s perfect for fans of Simon McCleave, Ann Cleeves, Cath Staincliffe, Elly Griffiths and C.J. Grayson.

THE SETTING
Southend-on-Sea, Essex is a classic British seaside resort, with pebbled beaches, garish amusements, fish and chip shops and the world’s longest pleasure pier. But the neighbouring coastal landscapes couldn’t be more different. To the west, the coast is dominated by shimmering mudflats, saltwater lagoons and an expansive sky. To the east, a labyrinth of creeks twist their way around brooding marshland and tidal islands.

WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT A BODY ON THE FLATS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!!! Fantastic read!!! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one!! This book had a bit of everything!’ Debbie

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a great start to a promising new series!’ Martha

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was such a suspenseful and twisty read I couldn’t put it down as I gripped to find out what would happen next!’ M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘. . . it’s currently past 1am because I stayed up to finish the book I couldn’t put it down!’ Shannon

⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping read and a great start to the series. I look forward to reading more.’ Mandy

MEET THE DETECTIVES
Tormented DI Edison Kane is a man with more demons than most. Relentlessly driven, he’s given everything to rise to the top of the Essex Police Force. Including his beloved wife Lizzy. He will always be haunted by the memory of the fateful night when she went out with workmates. Never to return. His deep sense of guilt at being unable to protect her fuels everything he does. Will it also be his undoing?

Rookie DC Bailey Granger triggers all of Kane’s protective instincts. But she’s tougher than she looks — and isn’t afraid to tell him so. A feisty single mum, Granger has flawless instincts and the work ethic to match. Nothing matters more to Granger than building a bright future for her beloved daughter Daisy. She won’t let anything stand in the way of that — not her humble origins or her questionable family ties.

From the Publisher

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DCW4CLC2
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joffe Books Mystery, Crime Thriller, Suspense (September 3, 2024)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4159 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 309 pages