On a remote New Zealand island, two bodies lie cold. One is a young heiress. The other—a stranger with no past.

Detective Inspector Nyree Bradshaw knows this is no ordinary crime scene. The double homicide reeks of secrets, haunting betrayal, and a family feud turned deadly. As Nyree digs into the island’s tangled history, she uncovers a trail that links a missing child from decades ago, a powerful family with everything to lose, and a town built on silence.

The deeper she pushes, the more dangerous the investigation becomes. With her granddaughter to protect and her own past every step, Nyree must solve the case before the killer strikes again.

Published
August 23, 2025
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Catherine Lea

Catherine Lea is the author of the Elizabeth McClaine series of thrillers and the DI Nyree Bradshaw crime series of gripping procedural thrillers set in New Zealand's Far North. Known for their twisting plots, psychological depth, and atmospheric settings, Catherine's books explore not just crime, but the emotional aftermath left in its wake. Fans of Ann Cleeves and Tana French will find a new favourite in DI Nyree Bradshaw—a complex, resilient detective navigating justice, family, and her own dark past.Catherine was the driving force behind the Northland Writers, Readers and Poets Festival, an celebration of storytelling and creativity.…