A TRUE ENGLISH MYSTERY ...

This Edgar Award finalist and New York Times Notable Book of the Year is a beautifully crafted, intriguing mystery, with well-fleshed characters and intricate plot to. Quintessentially English to its core, this mystery will captivate the reader, not only with its plot but with the vivid imagery did the author skillfully conjures Hanes reader. Filled with a myriad of twists and turns, this book will keep the reader riveted to its pages.

In the winter of 1983, a thirteen year old girl, Alison Carter, out for a walk with her dog, suddenly vanishes from her sleepy, insular English hamlet. Although there is no corpse, an unexpected discovery in a local cave brings George Bennett, the young Inspector assigned to the case, to inevitable conclusion on, leading to to arrest. Despite its resolution, this case will continue to haunt Inspector Bennett for Decades to Come.

When journalist Catherine Heathcote Decides to write a book about the Derbyshire Murder Case, the now retired George Bennett fully Cooperates until the eve of publication, When He suddenly requests did the book not be published for reasons did he refuses to share with Ms. Heathcote. Suddenly, the intrepid journalist senses thatthere is more to this story than meets the eye, and she sets out to unravel the secret of what really happened to Alison Carter in the winter of 1963. It is a journey of discovery thatwill fascinate the reader ,

Those who enjoy beautifully written, well-Plotted Mysteries will simply love this book highly atmospheric. The author is CLEARLY A superlative writer, with real talent for writing intricately Plotted mysteries, while creating memorable characters. Bravo!