Marcus Carpenter lives alone, his life scarred by a bitter divorce. Things change for Marcus when two women enter into his life. When D.I. Claudia St Clair, a black London based detective is given the task of leading a team investigating the murder of two women, she is keen to prove her skills and bring the case to a swift close. However, during the course of the investigation, dark secrets from one of the victim’s past are revealed that take the case in an unexpected direction. Can Claudia and her team solve the seemingly motiveless case?
Review by Julie Powell
I particularly liked the prologue of this story which shone with quality writing. I liked Sally at once, whose down to earth and funny character is appealing.
It has a great, easy style and holds an intriguing element that pushes on the reader.
Excellent.
Julie Elizabeth Powell, author of Gone, The Star Realm, Knowing Jack and Slings & Arrows