The bestselling Detective Chief Inspector Simon Surrailer series with over a million fans. Police detective Freya Graffham leaves the London Police and moves to the small cathedral town of Lafferton, which seems to suit her perfectly - interesting architecture, green fields and a friendly community . Almost immediately, she draws attention to her boss, the mysterious Chief Inspector Simon Serrailer, and looks for ways to catch his eye more often. The work becomes measured, but Freya is still bothered by an ordinary message about a recently missing woman. When such messages begin to repeat themselves, Freya realizes that her instincts have not deceived her. Together with Chief Inspector Serrailer, she will have to get involved in a dangerous investigation: to use all her strength to catch the criminal and prevent another blow to the small town. “A fascinating and subtle study of the mind of a psychopath” - Daily Mail “This book is the successor to the great detective masterpieces of Phyllis James and Ruth Rendell ... Superb" - Daily Telegraph "Susan Hill has an invaluable ability to craft a carefully crafted narrative that keeps the reader turning the pages" - Independent