Immerse yourself in the gripping world of private investigator Blake Hollow as she unravels a chilling mystery in rural Cornwall. In "Circle of Bones," the first book of this fast-paced British crime thriller series, Blake is confronted with a haunting childhood trauma when she discovers the lifeless body of a missing teenager on the moors. For over 18 years, Blake has been haunted by the disappearance of her best friend, and now, back in her hometown, she is devastated to learn that the daughter of another old school friend has gone missing. Driven by painful memories, Blake is determined to find Lucy Truscott alive. However, her search takes a sinister turn when she stumbles upon Lucy's mutilated corpse. With local police on the hunt for a cold-blooded killer, Blake becomes convinced that Lucy's murder is not an isolated incident. Launching her own investigation, she begins to connect the dots between the disappearance of her childhood friend and Lucy's gruesome fate. Could a secret serial killer be at play, with terrifying intentions poised to escalate? Prepare to be captivated by this gritty and atmospheric crime thriller set in the stunning landscapes of Cornwall. Author Malcolm Richards masterfully weaves together a narrative that is as picturesque as it is dark, and as creepy as it is gripping. Join Blake Hollow on her relentless pursuit for justice in a series that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Get your copy of "Circle of Bones" today and dive into a thrilling world of secrets, suspense, and tenacious detective work. "Creepy and gripping... Richards returns with another nail-biter set in Cornwall; picturesque and pretty, but with a dark underbelly." - The Bookseller Keywords: British crime thriller, private investigator, Cornwall, murder investigation, serial killer, gripping suspense, dark underbelly, gritty crime series, atmospheric narrative, suspenseful storytelling.