Morecambe Bay’s Crooked Shore might seem like a beautiful sanctuary. But these silvery waters run dangerously deep, hiding shifting sands and dark secrets . . .

Twenty years ago, suspected murderer Gerald Lace stepped onto the Crooked Shore, then set out for the horizon — and certain death.

He was in the frame for the murder of his lover, Ramona Smith — after their affair turned sour. The police just couldn’t prove it. No one was surprised when the guilt grew too strong and Gerald took his own life.

Now, Gerald’s son follows in his footsteps, running headlong into the sea — in the very same spot.

A son dying for his father’s sins? It makes no sense to Detective Hannah Scarlett.

Gerald’s widow always said he was innocent. What if she was right all along? Detective Hannah reopens the case, determined to set the record straight at any cost.

But, like the Laces before her, she’s racing against the tide and into danger.

Discover an utterly addictive, emotionally charged mystery, steeped in all the atmosphere and intrigue of England’s beautiful Lake District. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, P.D. James, Val McDermid and Joy Ellis.