A gripping new police procedural thriller from Simon Toyne featuring criminologist Dr Laughton Rees and DCI Tannahill Khan
A brutal murder
When a headless corpse washes up on the bank of the Thames, DCI Tannahill Khan knows this wasn't accidental - the killer wanted the body found. This is just the beginning.
A deadly warning
The post mortem reveals a shocking discovery. Written on the dead man's arm is Forensic Criminologist Dr Laughton Rees' home address.
A fatal game
With her life in danger and more bodies washing up along the river, Laughton and Tannahill are in a race against time to stop the killer before Laughton's own name reaches the top of his list
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In this best-selling sequel, Toyne weaves a complex story of murder and intrigue. The latest in his series, this domestic thriller is a must-read for fans of psychological fiction.
For fans of Lincoln Child (Deep Storm), James Rollins (Kingdom of Bones), Thomas Greanias (The Promised War), Mike Craven (The Mercy Chair), and Robert Galbraith (The Running Grave).
HarperCollins 2025
