Hachette UK The Devil's Claw book English Paperback 368 pages

An atmospheric crime series set in the Channel Islands, that will appeal to fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter May and Elly Griffiths

'Enthralling, compelling, mysterious' Lisa Hall, author of TELL ME NO LIES * * * * *AN ATMOSPHERIC NEW CRIME SERIES SET IN THE CHANNEL ISLANDSFollowing a traumatic incident in London, Jennifer Dorey has returned to her childhood home in Guernsey, taking a job as a reporter at the local newspaper. After the discovery of a drowned woman on a beach, she uncovers a pattern of similar deaths that have taken place over the past fifty years.Together with DCI Michael Gilbert, an officer on the verge of retirement, they follow a dark trail of island myths and folklore to 'Fritz', the illegitimate son of a Nazi soldier. His work, painstakingly executed, has so far gone undetected. But with his identity about to be uncovered, the killer now has Jennifer in his sights.* * * * *'Dark, haunting and full of twists' - Chris Whitaker, author of ALL THE WICKED GIRLS'A twisty thriller set in Guernsey and populated with great characters.' - Olivia Kiernan, author of TOO CLOSE TO BREATHE'A gripping thriller set in Guernsey. I loved it!' - Karen Hamilton, author of THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND'Darkly atmospheric, nail-bitingly tense, intrigue-packed - a real crime fiction must read!' Stephanie Marland, author of MY LITTLE EYE'Atmospheric and tense. Superb!' Isabel Ashdown, author of LITTLE SISTER