The Bay

<p><b>FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR</p><p>Suspense and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Cornish landscape, from the bestselling crime writer and author of <i>Holy Island</i>. </b></p><p>'A <b>perfect suspense</b> mystery book to lose yourself in' 5-star reader review</p><p>'I <b>love this book</b>!' 5-star reader review</p><p>'A <b>great, cosy read</b>' 5-star reader review</p><p><i><b>Secrets never stay buried for long... </b></i></p><p>In the picturesque seaside town of St Ives, Detective Sergeant Sophie Keane is a pillar of the community. Between the occasional collar and lazy weekends spent on the beach, it seems a perfect life. But for Sophie, the golden sands and crystal waters hide a dark secret, one that's lain buried for twenty years.</p><p>When a body turns up on the opening night of a glittering new art gallery on the seafront, the town is left shaken - especially Sophie, who recognises the killer's style but knows that what she fears just couldn't be possible...</p><p>With a killer on the loose, everyone's a suspect - especially newcomer Gabriel Rowe, who seems to have settled in far too quickly for her liking.</p><p><b>For Sophie, he's guilty until proven innocent...</b></p><p><u><b>PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS </b></u></p><p>“LJ Ross keeps company with <b>the best mystery writers</b>” — <i>The Times</i></p><p>“A <b>literary</b> <b>phenomenon</b>” — <i>Evening Chronicle</i></p><p>'<b>Action-packed danger</b>, drama, intrigue, betrayal, <b>spiced with romance</b>. Bravo LJ Ross!' - 5-star reader review</p><p>'A <b>great holiday read</b>. I've read all three of these books and thoroughly enjoyed them.' - 5-star reader review</p><p>'<b>Loved the plot, the characters</b> and <b>location</b>. - 5-star reader review</p><p>'An <b>idyllic setting</b>, you can't help but think of summer, beaches, ice creams and sun while reading the story.' - 5-star reader review</p><p>'A <b>magnificent rollercoaster adventure</b> of a series' - 5-star reader review</p>