Leigh Russell

The fair is in town in Ashton Mead and everyone is keen to join in the fun - that is until a young woman falls from the Ferris wheel and all fingers point to Emily''s new friend, Dana. With her outsider status, mysterious past and penchant for stretching the truth, who else could it be? As the villagers grow increasingly suspicious of the fairground people and tensions start to bubble, Emily vows to clear Dana''s name and protect her friend, much to the dismay of those closest to her. But can Emily and her dog Poppy find the real culprit before the town erupts, or will Emily risk her life for nothing?

The stakes have never been higher for Geraldine Steel. When Alice Lewis is found murdered, the case becomes personal for DI Steel, as Alice was the niece of her childminder, Lisa. Despite Lisa’s earlier pleas for help, Geraldine hadn’t acted in time to save Alice. Now, driven by guilt and a thirst for justice, Geraldine dives headfirst into the case. But the deeper she digs, the more layers of secrets and lies she uncovers about Alice's life, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew. With an elusive killer watching her every move, Geraldine finds herself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Leigh Russell delivers a masterful tale of suspense, keeping readers on edge until the final shocking twist.