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Former London detective Jake Jackson-introduced in the acclaimed mystery Death Under a Little Sky-finds his new life in the country threatened by an old case from the past in this absorbing mystery that will challenge readers' detective skills.
In a quiet village, a storm is brewing . . .
Detective Jake Jackson left London for a quiet life in Caelum Parvum. The idyllic country village offers the peace he craves-tending to his chickens, swimming in his lake, and spending long, lazy evenings with his new love, Livia. It's the perfect setting for their relationship to blossom.
Then a case from the past re-emerges, shattering the calm and plunging Jake into the shadowy world of No Taboo-a clandestine group which serves the extravagant whims of Britain's elite. And when Livia accepts a position working for a powerful publishing magnate, suspicions arise about her new employer's connection to the mysterious group.
As unseen forces manipulate those around him, Jake races to expose the deception that threatens his peaceful world. Amid the desolate beauty and seemingly friendly faces of this small, cozy community, Jake must decide who he can really trust . . . or learn just how far No Taboo will go to protect their secrets.
"Tense but patient, fast but thoughtful, and twisty but substantial-this is a truly excellent debut, and I want the next installment now." - Lee Child
"What a gorgeous read. It has the halo of an instant classic. This is a deep, searching novel, as preoccupied with human nature and ordinary evil as it is with detection." - AJ Finn, #1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
"I LOVED this. I found it totally immersive, and couldn't wait to squeeze some time from my day to return to it. The writing is very classy and the conclusion came as a surprise, which is always a treat." - Ann Cleeves, the #1 bestselling author of Vera and Shetland
"Death Under A Little Sky is a more than promising debut." - The Times
"Abell's debut is a cosy crime read with an appealing protagonist." - The Guardian
In a quiet village, a storm is brewing . . .
Detective Jake Jackson left London for a quiet life in Caelum Parvum. The idyllic country village offers the peace he craves-tending to his chickens, swimming in his lake, and spending long, lazy evenings with his new love, Livia. It's the perfect setting for their relationship to blossom.
Then a case from the past re-emerges, shattering the calm and plunging Jake into the shadowy world of No Taboo-a clandestine group which serves the extravagant whims of Britain's elite. And when Livia accepts a position working for a powerful publishing magnate, suspicions arise about her new employer's connection to the mysterious group.
As unseen forces manipulate those around him, Jake races to expose the deception that threatens his peaceful world. Amid the desolate beauty and seemingly friendly faces of this small, cozy community, Jake must decide who he can really trust . . . or learn just how far No Taboo will go to protect their secrets.
"Tense but patient, fast but thoughtful, and twisty but substantial-this is a truly excellent debut, and I want the next installment now." - Lee Child
"What a gorgeous read. It has the halo of an instant classic. This is a deep, searching novel, as preoccupied with human nature and ordinary evil as it is with detection." - AJ Finn, #1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
"I LOVED this. I found it totally immersive, and couldn't wait to squeeze some time from my day to return to it. The writing is very classy and the conclusion came as a surprise, which is always a treat." - Ann Cleeves, the #1 bestselling author of Vera and Shetland
"Death Under A Little Sky is a more than promising debut." - The Times
"Abell's debut is a cosy crime read with an appealing protagonist." - The Guardian