Hidden Depths

Another hot summer on the Northumberland coast. Julie Armstrong returns home after an evening walk and discovers that her son has been killed. Luke was strangled, placed in a filled bathtub, and decorated with wildflowers. This stylized murder scene intrigued Inspector Vera Stanhope and her team. But they have to act quickly to find the mysterious maniac. Meanwhile, locals are forced to share their darkest secrets with the detective, while the killer watches and waits. Perhaps he will manage to hide another body in the beautiful dark depths…

Anne Cleaves is a real find for curious and attentive readers who want to give their nerves a little tickle. The psychological depth and magnificent landscapes of misty Britain make her books irresistible to readers worldwide. That’s partly why the series has been adapted for film and has thousands of fans.