Saskia Monet

Golden beaches and lush fields hide dark secrets on the idyllic island of Jersey. When young girls start to disappear, newly arrived prison psychologist Saskia Monet is called in to assist Detective Inspector Winter Labey. But Saskia has secrets of her own - ones that give her a unique insight into the mind of a criminal… As a fourth child disappears, a chilling ransom note arrives, along with wooden flutes left at each crime scene – echoing the haunting tale of the Pied Piper. Saskia is convinced the kidnapper's motives run deeper than they are letting on, but can she persuade Winter to trust her instincts before it's too late? With the clock ticking and the kidnapper threatening to shatter another family's life, Saskia and Winter are thrust into a deadly game where the Pied Piper always seems one step ahead. An absolutely gripping and heart-pounding thriller that will have you racing to the end. Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh will be hooked on The Stolen Ones. What readers are saying about The Stolen Ones: "This is an unputdownable book!! An emotional rollercoaster of a ride with a thrilling surprise ending." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow! What a book! Wow, this was a cracking read!! Love the main characters and the story is very well written. 5 stars from me." Reader review, 5 stars "This is twisted tale of revenge and psychopathy on multiple levels. This is a crime thriller that will keep you guessing." Reader review, 5 stars "Definitely unputdownable. This is a gripping read... I was sorry it ended and can't wait for book 2." Reader review, 5 stars "Fantastic. Loved the book, the twists and turns right until the last chapter had me gripped… can't wait for the next one." Reader review, 5 stars "I could not bear to put this down, but obviously had to get some sleep!... I have to recommend this to those who like a strong female lead in a police procedural, and award this book a solid 5/5 stars… I can't wait for the next book in this series!" Reader review, 5 stars "Fabulous book. I can't but it down." Reader review, 5 stars "I cannot wait for the next book!" Reader review, 5 stars

A beautiful island scarred by the defences from centuries of war. Secrets hidden in the blood of generations. A past that refuses to stay buried. Detective Winter Labey is called to a historic German bunker abandoned after the occupation of the island of Jersey, where tourists have discovered the concealed body of a prominent local figure. Was the execution-style murder connected to the Nazi graffiti daubed on the walls of his tomb? Winter calls on forensic psychologist Saskia Monet, whose own childhood gives her a unique understanding of the darkest recesses of the human mind. As Saskia and Winter delve into the case, they unravel a web of secrets the victim had desperately tried to keep hidden from his family. Secrets that, once exposed, could shatter the lives of those closest to him. Just as they make a major breakthrough, there's another murder in chillingly similar circumstances. Except now, it's one of their suspects. Time is quickly running out to catch the killer before they strike again… A totally gripping and heart-pounding thriller that will have you reading late into the night! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh. What readers are saying about this series: "Absolutely compelling, so gripped I couldn't put it down. Wow!... If you are looking for a book that will keep you hooked on every chapter, and waiting for the next in the series this is the one for you." Reader review, 5 stars "Gripping is right! This is fast paced and with lots of false starts for the armchair detective. I loved the setting… I am now adding the back catalogue of everything Gwyn Bennett has ever written to my wish list!" Reader review, 5 stars "Fab read!... It is an unputdownable book!! It is an emotional rollercoaster of a ride with a thrilling surprise ending that I didn't see coming." Reader review, 5 stars "Gwyn Bennett has written another edge-of-the-seat police procedural! I could not bear to put this down… I have to recommend this to those who like a strong female lead in a police procedural, and award this book a solid 5/5 stars." Reader review, 5 stars "A brilliant read… can't wait for future books!" Reader review, 5 stars "I cannot wait for the next book!" Reader review, 5 stars "A five-star read… draws you in quickly and keeps its grip till the end. Loved the setting, loved the characters, loved the book." Reader review, 5 stars

Buried secrets, ancient graves and a murderer hiding in plain sight… Two innocent women have been brutally murdered, their bodies left at neolithic burial sites across the island of Jersey. Detective Inspector Winter Labey leads the investigation, calling on forensic psychologist Saskia Monet to help unravel the killer's twisted motives. But Saskia harbours a dark secret of her own that threatens to derail the case, and when a suspect emerges with a connection to the prison where Saskia works, the investigation begins to hit dangerously close to home. Even as she hides parts of her past from Winter, Saskia's feelings for him are growing – but can he ever trust her when she's told so many lies? It's a race against time as they try to piece together the clues left in the ancient burial chambers. Can they overcome their differences in time to bring the killer to justice? Or will the dark secrets from Saskia's past catch up with them both, and more innocent lives will be lost to the Island of Graves? An unputdownable thriller that will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, D.K. Hood and J M Dalgliesh. What readers are saying about this series: "Absolutely compelling, so gripped I couldn't put it down. Wow!... If you are looking for a book that will keep you hooked on every chapter, and waiting for the next in the series this is the one for you." Reader review, 5 stars "Gripping is right! This is fast-paced and with lots of false starts for the armchair detective. I loved the setting… I am now adding the back catalogue of everything Gwyn Bennett has ever written to my wish list!" Reader review, 5 stars "This is an unputdownable book!! An emotional rollercoaster of a ride with a thrilling surprise ending." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow! What a book! Wow, this was a cracking read!! Love the main characters and the story is very well written. 5 stars from me." Reader review, 5 stars "This is twisted tale of revenge and psychopathy on multiple levels. This is a crime thriller that will keep you guessing." Reader review, 5 stars "Definitely unputdownable. This is a gripping read... I was sorry it ended and can't wait for book 2." Reader review, 5 stars "Fantastic. Loved the book, the twists and turns right until the last chapter had me gripped… can't wait for the next one." Reader review, 5 stars "I could not bear to put this down, but obviously had to get some sleep!... I have to recommend this to those who like a strong female lead in a police procedural, and award this book a solid 5/5 stars… I can't wait for the next book in this series!" Reader review, 5 stars