'A gripping blend of crime and intrigue.' - Thomas Waugh

Two murders. Ten years apart. But what's the connection?

When the cause of a fire is investigated in vacated Victoria Crescent, not only are the charred remains of a vagrant discovered, but also the headless, mummified body of a young woman dubbed "Vicky" by the officers involved.

Vicky has been dead for nearly 10 years, and yet she was never discovered.

Could Jacob Bisset, the last owner of the house, be involved with either crime?

To Detective Superintendent Mike Hallows and his team, it seems unlikely since Bisset has been severely disabled for many years. His inability to climb stairs left the upper floor of his house completely empty. But something is not quite right about Bisset, Hallows believes.

While Detective Chief Inspector Roy Kennet sets about searching for Vicky's identity and the means of her death, Detective Chief Inspector Liz 'Ferret' Ireton begins enquiries into Bisset's background.

Piece by piece the jigsaw of his life is slotted together, revealing a disturbing picture.

Robyn Sheffield is the author of Deadly Pursuits, The Parting, The Killing Term, and The Long Reach.

Praise for Robyn Sheffield:

'A page-turning thriller from a crime writer who knows how to draw the reader in.' - Richard Foreman

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• Crime, Thriller & MysteryCrime FictionMurder
• Literature & Fiction

• Publication Date: February 27, 2026
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• Print Length: 392 Pages
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