The Chalk Path Murders
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Professor Annie Briggs thought she had left the world of murder behind.
When the decapitated body of a young woman is discovered at the end of the Ridgeway, the murder sends shockwaves through the local community of the Chiltern Hills. For Annie, the case is disturbing enough.
Then a human skull appears on her doorstep.
Widowed, and only just beginning to step back into the world, Annie is certain the message is meant for her. And worse, she fears it’s connected to a case her late husband, a senior detective, never solved.
On the brink of divorce, DI Milo McQueen is called in to hunt down the murderer, but the deeper he digs, the more the case seems tangled with old rumours and buried secrets. Drawn reluctantly into the investigation, Annie must use her knowledge of the Ridgeway’s ancient past to help Milo uncover the truth before the ruthless killer strikes again and pulls them towards a case that reaches far beyond one murder.
The first in a gripping new series, The Chalk Path Murders is a British mystery blending police procedural, buried history, and a thread of slow-burn romance set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Chiltern Hills. Perfect for fans of L J Ross, Elly Griffiths and Joy Ellis.
Praise for this book
Praise for The Chalk Path Murders - Book 1 in the Ridgeway Crime Series
'A taut, pacy thriller filled with menace, a powerful sense of place, and a pair of characters you can't help rooting for. The Chalk Path Murders makes a compelling start to what will surely be an addictive series, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths.'