A man is dead.
The killer is a woman.
What secrets lie beneath the surface - so dark that a man has to die?

Women are rarely cold-blooded killers. But when celebrated philanthropist Hugo Fletcher is found dead in his London home, everyone agrees on two things: the killer is a woman, and this was no crime of passion.

It was a meticulously planned execution.

To the world, Hugo is the charming face of a charity devoted to helping vulnerable women. His murder shocks high society and the media alike - who would want him dead, and why?

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is certain the answer lies close to home. Hugo's wife, Laura, has a watertight alibi. His ex-wife speaks of him with barely concealed bitterness. Those around him are reluctant to talk. And yet, as Tom digs deeper, every polished surface seems to mask another disturbing crack.

Piece by piece, a hidden life begins to emerge - and with it, a truth that will force Tom into an impossible choice: punish the guilty, or protect the innocent.

Only the Innocent is a dark, gripping psychological crime thriller about secrets, power and the cost of true justice, perfect for readers of morally complex British detective novels and book?club thrillers that stay with you long after you've turned the last page.

A DCI Tom Douglas Thriller
Books in this series can be read in any order

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• Publication Date: November 15, 2011
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• Print Length: 471 Pages
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