A wealthy man is discovered battered to death at home. His community are quick to blame burglars. Called to investigate DI Guido Black and team uncover feuds, envy and betrayals going a long way back. Events take a dramatic turn when a second body turns up.

Can DI Guido Black and D Sgt Eden Hudson unravel the clues and unpick the alibis to crack their first murder?

A gentle, complex crime story, where the clues pile up, suspects abound, and the identity of the killer is key. Designed to lift people from the stresses and strains of life for a few hours.

Reader comments:

‘The characters were terrific and I found myself very moved by many of their stories, which is at it should be when murder is involved!’

‘This is my sort of book.’

‘The book was brilliant.’

‘I Loved this book.’

Andy Shaw