Shades of Death
By Aline Templeton
A gripping British crime thriller full of twists!
In the shadowy caverns of the Derbyshire Peaks, a discovery is about to shake a group of friends to their core. They thought what they did that summer would stay buried.But then the skeleton of a young girl is found — hidden deep in a network of caves.Detective Sergeant Tom Ward, disillusioned and stuck in a career rut, is jolted into action. As the investigation unfolds, old secrets begin to surface — secrets buried by the very children who once played an eerie game in those caves.
And one of them never came out.
Now, twenty years later, the ghosts of that summer return. As Tom peels back the layers of lies and loyalties, he realises the killer is still out there — and willing to kill again.
This suspenseful, twisty crime thriller is perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.
PRAISE FOR ALINE TEMPLETON:
‘Atmospheric eeriness . . . [and a] much-too-real feel.’ Oxford Times
‘A creepy combination of detective and gothic.’ Sunday Post, Dundee
‘A tense and atmospheric thriller, which builds up to a crescendo of superb suspense . . . An engrossing tale of tragedy.’ Bolton Evening News
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘With many twists and turns to keep you guessing all the way to the end.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An excellent read that draws you in and keeps you there.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping read — really well-written, with interesting characters and a real sense of place. I recommend it to any mystery fan.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Works really well, and the ending . . . I didn’t see coming!’
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