Roxanne

Get ready to be hooked by the thrilling and atmospheric murder mystery from the million-copy-selling crime writer, where a young woman is missing, presumed dead. Cara Freeman’s determination to find her is personal.'Had me gripped from the very start to the extremely satisfying ending.' ***** Reader Review'Where has Peter Grainger been my whole life?' ***** Reader Review'An excellent, intelligent and believable crime series which just gets better.' ***** Reader Review'Engaging characters, intriguing plots and occasional humour make for a page-turning read.' ***** Reader Review'I read a LOT of murder mysteries and this series is one of the best!' ***** Reader ReviewLife, as DC Smith used to say, is just one thing after another – as one investigation ends, a new one begins.But, for reasons unknown to the rest of the Kings Lake Central murder squad, their next case will haunt DCI Cara Freeman. It sends them into the seamy side of life in the town, and one of their number will have departed before this new investigation is over. Perhaps Detective Sergeant Chris Waters should have seen it coming – but he has a lot more than work on his mind these days.'Ensconced in Kings Lake, in the company of Smith and his team, I didn’t want to leave.' FINANCIAL TIMES'The books are comforting, the writing is subtle and the plots are gripping.' THE TIMES