Can Crane break through the cordon of lies and get justice for the two women who have been murdered?
When Melanie Green, an army officer’s wife, is brutally murdered in the street, it is down to Sergeant Major Crane of the Royal Military Police to track down the killer.
As the investigation gets underway, similarities to another murder of a young military wife from ten years ago are brought to light.
Unanswered questions linger around the previous case.
Why were witnesses’ statements retracted?
Why was the case never solved?
And why is Crane’s Commanding Officer so against him reopening the investigation now?
When Crane decides to go at it alone, risking both his job and family’s safety, he quickly discovers the lengthy measures the army are willing to go to as a means of protecting their officers’ reputations.
But can Crane expose the army’s corrupted Cordon of Lies in order to catch the murderer,
Or will the threat of personal loss be too much for him to bear?
The fourth instalment in Wendy Cartmell's thrilling military detective series, ‘Cordon of Lies’ is a gripping tale for both hardcore fans and new readers alike.
Professional Reviews
Excellent plot and cast of characters
A thoroughly enjoyable and brain bender for any murder mystery buffs out there. A great whodunit that will keep you guessing. Cate Riley
Knife Edge Reading
A compelling sequel in the Sgt Major Crane series, keeping you gripped as you read on until the final pages. Thrilling, full of suspense & emotion with the army working well with the police to solve 2 cases in one. It highlights the control & unfairness in Crane's military life as well as showing us the more personal side. A great plot, controversial & riveting, it kept me on a knife edge. Dixie
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