Penshaw

<p><b>FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR</b></p><p><b>Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling mystery detective novel from the bestselling author of <i>Holy Island</i>, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. </b></p><p>'She keeps company with <b>the best mystery writers</b>' - <i>The Times </i></p><p>'A literary <b>phenomenon</b>' - <i>Evening Chronicle</i> </p><p><i><b>When you sell your soul, the devil gives no refunds... </b></i></p><p>When an old man is burned alive in a sleepy ex-mining village, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan is called in to investigate.</p><p>He soon discovers that, beneath the facade of a close-knit community, the burn from decades-old betrayal still smoulders. When everyone has a motive, can he unravel the secrets of the past before the killer strikes again? </p><p>Meanwhile, back at Northumbria CID, trouble is brewing with rumours of a mole in Ryan's department.</p><p><b>With everyone under suspicion, can he count on anybody but himself? </b></p><p><u><b>PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS </b></u></p><p>'Jammed full of <b>murder, mystery and mayhem</b> yet pulls on your heart strings. LJ Ross has delivered another <b>spellbinding </b>read that delivers on all counts.' - 5-star reader review </p><p>'<b>I can't recommend this series highly enough</b>' - 5-star reader review</p><p>'As always, the writing, dialogue and police procedural is <b>convincing </b>and <b>compelling</b>' - 5-star reader review</p><p>'One of <b>my favourite crime authors</b>' - 5-star reader review </p><p>'<b>Love, love loved this book</b>! Had me hooked from the very start. Fantastic storytelling!' - 5-star reader review</p>