There’s a new detective on the Lake District beat. Owen Irvine is an ex-cop, a countryman, a craftsman - and a natural detective. So when he hears a disturbing tale of a con man who’s preying on vulnerable women in search of love, he just can’t help but become involved.
J J Salkeld’s regular readers will already know the Kendal CID team, led by the newly un-retired DI Andy Hall. And although the police can’t commit investigative resources, recently promoted DC Abla Khan is only too keen to join Irvine on the trail of the man they call ‘Jason Strong’. But when events take a turn for the terrifying even the ever-resourceful DS Ian Mann may not have the power to avert a catastrophic conclusion to the case.
Readers love J J Salkeld's exciting crime novels, set in the heart of England's lovely Lake District. Here are just a few of their reviews: 'Totally gripped from the first page. I wish J J Salkeld would write a book a week, as they are all fantastic.' 'Entering the realms of British crime with JJ Salkeld is akin to going on a journey of pure pleasure, that will keep you riding high until the very last page has been turned - and then leave you craving more.' 'The political issues and impact of modern policing were so well documented and portrayed that I felt sure the author must have been a recently retired police officer...A brilliant series which I read back to back and will await eagerly his next publication.' 'Just one of those books that you cannot put down. Can't wait to read the next one. Bring it on.'