Readers of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon will love this utterly compelling and captivating thriller from multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell. Full of suspense, this will have you hooked from page one…’With immaculate control, Ruth Rendell builds a menacing crescendo oftension and horror that keeps you guessing right up to the brilliantly pacedfinale’ –Good Housekeeping’Another cracking tale to keep you guessing right until the end’ — ***** Reader review’Lost sleep with this one as I really wanted to finish it and find out what went on’ — ***** Reader review’Maybe the best Wexford mystery…’ — ***** Reader review’Could not put it down’ — ***** Reader review************************************************************************A by-pass is planned in the sleepy village ofKingsmarkham, a move that would destroy its peace and natural habitat forever.Wexford’s wife Dorajoins the protest movement, but Wexford must be more circumspect. Trouble is expected.Before the protesters even have a chance to make their presence felt, the badly decomposed body ofa young womanis discovered.Burdenbelieves he knows the identity of the murderer, but Wexford is not convinced.Just as Wexford is about to investigate the murder, a number of people disappear – including Dora Wexford. The Chief Inspector must battle with his powerful emotions and solve the case immediately,before his wife is placed in any mortal danger…