A skeleton discovered. A murder to be solved . . .
On a stormy night in December, a tree is blown down on an isolated Devon
farm. When the fallen tree is dragged away, a rucksack is found caught
amongst the roots - and next to it is a human skeleton.
The discovery of the body and the rucksack revives memories for DI
Wesley Peterson. A young hitchhiker who went missing twelve years ago
was last seen carrying a similar backpack. Suddenly a half-forgotten
cold case has turned into a murder investigation.
Meanwhile, in the nearby village of Petherham, a man is found dead in
suspicious circumstances whilst staying at a local guesthouse. Wesley's
friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, is studying Petherham's ancient mill
and uncovering the village's sinister history. Could the string of
mysterious deaths in Petherham over a hundred years ago be connected to
the recent killings?
As Wesley digs deeper into the case, it seems that the dark whisperings
of a Burial Circle in the village might not be merely legend after all .
. .
Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis's
DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect,
gripping mystery if you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.
PRAISE FOR KATE ELLIS:
'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The Times
'I loved this novel' Ann Cleeves
'Haunting' Independent
'Unputdownable' Bookseller
'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end'
Closer
'A fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes
you want to read on' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
