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- ISBN 9781916788091
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 22 May 2025
- Publisher: Orenda Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Fresh from the scandal at Hampstead County PD, Detective Sergeant Casey Wray works a complex double-homicide that points to a killer on a murderous rampage and a shattering series of discoveries that could end her career … The shocking sequel to the addictive, twisty, bestselling Black Reed Bay…
‘An edge-of-your-seat, fast-paced thriller with a twisting, complex plot that makes it impossible to tell who the good guys are… a cracker!’ Andrea Carter
‘Complex, engrossing and atmospheric. An authentic and epic thriller that completely immerses you in its world’ Nadine Matheson
‘Terrific! Casey is as compelling a character as you’ll find!’ Trevor Wood
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Hampstead County Police Department is embroiled in scandal after corruption at the top of the force was exposed. Cleared of involvement and returned to active duty, Detective Sergeant Casey Wray nonetheless finds herself at a crossroads when it becomes clear not everyone believes she’s innocent.
Corruption
Partnered with rookie Billy Drocker, Casey works a shocking daytime double-homicide in downtown Rockport with the two victims seemingly unknown to one another. And when a third victim is gunned down on her doorstep shortly after, it appears an abusive ex-boyfriend holds the key to the killings.
Murder
With powerful figures demanding answers, Casey and Billy search for the suspect, fearing he’s on a murderous rampage. But when a key witness goes missing, and new evidence just won’t fit, the case begins to unravel.
Danger
With her career in jeopardy, Casey makes a shattering discovery that threatens to expose the true darkness at the heart of the murders… with a killer still on the loose…
For fans of Mare of Easttown, Tana French, Michael Connelly and James Lee Burke
_______
‘Reminiscent of Dennis Lehane and early Scott Turow … I love this author’s meaty plots’ Prima
‘The deeper they dig, the more twisted things become … thrilling’ Crime Monthly
‘Bold, taut and gritty, this sophisticated thriller puts its protagonist and the reader through the wringer at every twist … masterclass!’ Steph Broadribb
‘As epic as a Hollywood blockbuster, with characters who deliver so well, this is high-octane, glued-to-the-seats reading … An explosive, tension-filled thriller with a plot that is so intricately created that the reader will never be quite sure whose side to be on’ Mature Times
‘Unpredictable and beautifully written’ Michael Wood
'Starts off at breakneck speed and doesn't let up. Full of intrigue, action, twists and turns … Casey Wray is fast becoming one of my favourite protagonists' Chris McDonald.
‘A twisty, high-stakes, high-voltage murder mystery’ Tim Baker
Praise for the Detective Casey Wray series:
‘Urgent, thrilling and richly imagined. Without doubt his best yet’ Chris Whitaker
‘Reynolds captures the claustrophobic feel of a small town … a tense slice of American noir’ Vaseem Khan
‘If you were hooked on Mare of Easttown, this will be right up your street’ Nina Pottell, Prima
‘Rod Reynolds makes the most of this desolate, windswept location … thrillingly complex’ The Times
‘Electrifying’ Crime Monthly
‘An awesome read. A turn of the screw in every chapter’ Oscar de Muriel
‘If you love Harlen Coben and Lee Child, you will love this … cinematic, epic, you will forget to breathe’ Miranda Dickinson
‘Compelling and stylish, with devious twists and a cleverly crafted ending ‘ G J Minnett
**LONGLISTED for the CWA Steel Dagger for THRILLER of the YEAR**
‘An edge-of-your-seat, fast-paced thriller with a twisting, complex plot that makes it impossible to tell who the good guys are… a cracker!’ Andrea Carter
‘Complex, engrossing and atmospheric. An authentic and epic thriller that completely immerses you in its world’ Nadine Matheson
‘Terrific! Casey is as compelling a character as you’ll find!’ Trevor Wood
_______
Hampstead County Police Department is embroiled in scandal after corruption at the top of the force was exposed. Cleared of involvement and returned to active duty, Detective Sergeant Casey Wray nonetheless finds herself at a crossroads when it becomes clear not everyone believes she’s innocent.
Corruption
Partnered with rookie Billy Drocker, Casey works a shocking daytime double-homicide in downtown Rockport with the two victims seemingly unknown to one another. And when a third victim is gunned down on her doorstep shortly after, it appears an abusive ex-boyfriend holds the key to the killings.
Murder
With powerful figures demanding answers, Casey and Billy search for the suspect, fearing he’s on a murderous rampage. But when a key witness goes missing, and new evidence just won’t fit, the case begins to unravel.
Danger
With her career in jeopardy, Casey makes a shattering discovery that threatens to expose the true darkness at the heart of the murders… with a killer still on the loose…
For fans of Mare of Easttown, Tana French, Michael Connelly and James Lee Burke
_______
‘Reminiscent of Dennis Lehane and early Scott Turow … I love this author’s meaty plots’ Prima
‘The deeper they dig, the more twisted things become … thrilling’ Crime Monthly
‘Bold, taut and gritty, this sophisticated thriller puts its protagonist and the reader through the wringer at every twist … masterclass!’ Steph Broadribb
‘As epic as a Hollywood blockbuster, with characters who deliver so well, this is high-octane, glued-to-the-seats reading … An explosive, tension-filled thriller with a plot that is so intricately created that the reader will never be quite sure whose side to be on’ Mature Times
‘Unpredictable and beautifully written’ Michael Wood
'Starts off at breakneck speed and doesn't let up. Full of intrigue, action, twists and turns … Casey Wray is fast becoming one of my favourite protagonists' Chris McDonald.
‘A twisty, high-stakes, high-voltage murder mystery’ Tim Baker
Praise for the Detective Casey Wray series:
‘Urgent, thrilling and richly imagined. Without doubt his best yet’ Chris Whitaker
‘Reynolds captures the claustrophobic feel of a small town … a tense slice of American noir’ Vaseem Khan
‘If you were hooked on Mare of Easttown, this will be right up your street’ Nina Pottell, Prima
‘Rod Reynolds makes the most of this desolate, windswept location … thrillingly complex’ The Times
‘Electrifying’ Crime Monthly
‘An awesome read. A turn of the screw in every chapter’ Oscar de Muriel
‘If you love Harlen Coben and Lee Child, you will love this … cinematic, epic, you will forget to breathe’ Miranda Dickinson
‘Compelling and stylish, with devious twists and a cleverly crafted ending ‘ G J Minnett
**LONGLISTED for the CWA Steel Dagger for THRILLER of the YEAR**
Rod Reynolds is the author of four novels, including the Charlie Yates series. His 2015 debut, The Dark Inside, was longlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger, and was followed by Black Night Falling (2016) and Cold Desert Sky (2018); the Guardian have called the books 'Pitch-perfect American noir.' A lifelong Londoner, in 2020 Orenda Books published his first novel set in his hometown, Blood Red City. The first in the Casey Wray series, Black Reed Bay, published in 2021 was longlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger for Thriller of the year. Book two in the series, Shatter Creek, is set to be published in 2024. Rod previously worked in advertising as a media buyer, and holds an MA in novel writing from City University London. Rod lives with his wife and family and spends most of his time trying to keep up with his two young daughters.
