A masterclass in slow-burn tension, Burial of Ghosts is a haunting standalone mystery from Ann Cleeves, author and creator of the Shetland, Vera Stanhope and Two Rivers series.

'A traditional mystery of the best sort' - The Guardian

Abandoned as a baby, twenty-five-year-old Lizzie Bartholomew spent her childhood moving between foster homes and has had more than her fair share of troubles.

Now a holiday in Morocco seems to be the perfect escape. Especially when she meets Philip, a fellow tourist. After a brief affair, Lizzie returns to England, only to find a solicitor's letter waiting for her.

Philip Samson has died and has left Lizzie a gift of £15,000 in his will. But there are conditions attached to this unexpected legacy that will soon force Lizzie to confront terrifying secrets from her past life...
'Combines a flair for evoking sense of place with a thoughtful, complex plot' - The Mail on Sunday

'Hauntingly written, it evokes every possible emotion with Ann's gripping narrative' - Woman

What readers are saying about Burial of Ghosts:

'One of the best starts to a murder-thriller I can remember'

'As always with Ann Cleeves, it is excellently written. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to recommend it'

'The plot kept me turning the pages and was full of surprises. Well worth a read'

'Difficult to put down! I will definitely read others by this author'

'Keeps your attention glued to the last page. An excellent whodunnit'

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• Crime, Thriller & MysteryCrime FictionBritish & IrishEnglish
• Crime, Thriller & MysteryMysteryWomen Sleuths

• Publication Date: August 11, 2011
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• Print Length: 333 Pages
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