A rash of unexplained suicides. An old woman's baffling illness. A brutal murder. Detective Gary Goodhew must figure out what's connecting them—or die trying . . .

Poor Charlotte Stone . . . her whole life she has been burdenedby grief. First, her terminally ill mother dies, and then, just weeks later, two of her childhood friends take their own lives.

Detective Goodhew begins to realize that this web of tragedyis not woven by coincidence. In his search for the link between this series of deaths, Goodhew is forced to recall deeplyburied memories of a murder investigation that subsequentlywent cold—memories that lead him to Charlotte Stone. Together they must stop the course of events set in motion years ago . . .

In this unforgettable novel, Alison Bruce twists a shocking tale that will thrill fans of Deborah Crombie and Tana French.