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- ISBN 9780008618605
- Weight: 270g
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 13 Aug 2026
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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‘A powerhouse of a book… Incredible’ Jane Casey
'Tense, atmospheric… A first-class crime novel that already feels like a classic’ Elly Griffiths
‘Unputdownable… Michael Wood [is] a force to be reckoned with’ Sophie Hannah
‘Michael Wood’s books are the gold standard of crime writing… a gripping crime thriller and a forensic exploration of how a murder can destroy an entire community’ Trevor Wood
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When a body is found in the woods following a ferocious storm it appears to be an open and closed case. But something doesn’t add up, and what seemed a tragic accident soon turns into a murder investigation.
As the police come under pressure to solve the tragedy and with no witnesses, their case is falling apart. Until they find their suspect: an outsider with no alibi.
When the suspect confesses to the crime, the police are happy to close the case. But what if there was foul play involved? What if someone is about to get away with murder…
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*The ebook and paperback includes bonus chapters and additional content from the audio*
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‘Absolutely brilliant’ Angela Marsons
‘A page-turner of a thriller… will keep you reading long into the night’ Catherine Cooper
‘Tense and compelling… Michael Wood at his very best’ Sarah Ward
‘A read-in-one sitting thriller’ B P Walter
‘Drew me in and held me in its grip until the very last page… read it immediately!’ Marion Todd
Praise for Michael Wood'Michael Wood is a genius at pacing, atmosphere, and emotional depth' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Dark, intense and so very thrilling, this was an excellent read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The best word I can come up with for this book is sublime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I couldn’t stop reading this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I am a massive fan of Michael Wood's books and this one is no exception' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Loved this book; it hooks you in from the very first page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What is real and what is not? It’s brimful of suspense, it’s fast paced, exciting and shocking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'It was such a fabulous read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Michael Wood is a freelance journalist and proofreader living in Newcastle. As a journalist he covered many crime stories throughout Sheffield, gaining first-hand knowledge of police procedure. He also reviews books for CrimeSquad, a website dedicated to crime fiction.
