Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway changed her life--until a
convicted killer tells her that four of his victims were never found,
drawing her back to the place she left behind.
Everything has changed for Ruth Galloway. She has a new job, home, and
partner, and she is no longer North Norfolk police's resident forensic
archaeologist. That is, until convicted murderer Ivor March offers to
make DCI Nelson a deal. Nelson was always sure that March killed more
women than he was charged with. Now March confirms this and offers to
show Nelson where the other bodies are buried--but only if Ruth will do
the digging.
Curious, but wary, Ruth agrees. March tells Ruth that he killed four
more women and that their bodies are buried near a village bordering the
fens, said to be haunted by the Lantern Men, mysterious figures holding
lights that lure travelers to their deaths.
Is Ivor March himself a lantern man, luring Ruth back to Norfolk? What
is his plan, and why is she so crucial to it? And are the killings
really over?