When the seventh Earl of Lowesdale is found hanging from the rafters at Wasdale Hall, everyone assumes the aging aristocrat finally had enough of chasing the glory of his youth. But when the coroner finds signs of foul play, DI Kelly Porter is swept into a world where secrets and lies dominate.
Meanwhile, two young hikers go missing and itâs up to Kelly to lead the search. But digging deeper reveals ties to other unsolved disappearances and Kelly and her team are in a race against time.
Soon, both investigations, and Kellyâs own family secrets, lead to Wasdale Hall it becomes more important than ever for Kelly to discover the devious truths hidden behind the walls of the Lake Districtâs most exclusive estate...
Don't miss this gripping crime thriller from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Patricia Gibney.
Readers are hooked on Dead EndâA masterful weaving of multiple story threads into one, satisfying whole. 5 stars...DI Kelly Porter raises the bar for the rest of us.â Paul Gitsham, author of the DCI Warren Jones series
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âA tense, atmospheric book with a great setting and characters and a series which just keeps getting better I am so looking forward to Bitter Edgeâ Reader review âââââ
Rachel Lynch grew up in Cumbria and the lakes and fells are never far away from her. London pulled her away to teach History and marry an Army Officer, whom she followed around the globe for thirteen years. A change of career after children led to personal training and sports therapy, before publishing her first novel. She is now known not just for the Kelly Porter books, but also for her Helen Scott Royal Military Police thrillers and standalone novels including The Rich and The Famous.