Cassie Raven Mysteries

A punk morgue technician investigates the suspicious suicide of a pop princess in this gripping crime novel by the author of Case Sensitive. "Witty, assured and entertaining." -Ann Cleeves, New York Times–bestselling author of the Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez, and Matthew Venn series Camden Town mortuary technician Cassie Raven feels it's her purpose in life to solve the mysteries of the deceased. Hyper-intuitive, she has a special talent for hearing the final thoughts of the dead-getting a fleeting clue to what happened before they died. It can be very helpful in her line of work, though it can also get her into some dangerous spots now and then . . . One day, Cassie is shocked to find a familiar face on the autopsy table. Bronte had been her classmate once, but a troubling incident prompted her sudden departure from school. Eventually, Bronte became a talented rising star in the music world-until she plummeted from her tenth-floor balcony. The police believe it was a suicide, but Cassie is not so certain. Amid tabloid speculations and online rumors, Cassie hopes to make amends for the past and determine what really happened to her former classmate. Plunging into the star's personal life, Cassie meets an array of troubling characters who soon leave her wondering who to trust-and who to fear . . . Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen, Patricia Cornwell, and Kathy Reichs

In this gritty crime series debut, a London morgue assistant with an eye for detail and an ear for the dead investigates her mentor's murder. "Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding on to the crime scene like a punk superstar." -Sarah Hilary, author of Someone Else's Skin There's more to Cassie Raven than just her goth appearance: piercings, tattoos, a wild, dyed-black hairstyle. She worked hard to escape life on the streets and become a senior mortuary technician. Now she spends her days helping the deceased, inspecting bodies to determine the cause of death. Occasionally, they even speak, sharing fleeting hints about their final moments. Cassie's gift for listening to the dead can be a blessing, but sometimes, it's a curse . . . Years ago, Geraldine Edwards mentored Cassie and saved her life. So Cassie is shocked to now find the woman on the slab, her death presumed an accident. Cassie can't believe it, but is that simply her grief talking? Or is something more sinister at play? To get answers, Cassie begins digging through her former teacher's past. Her investigation soon leads to her butting heads with the police-and if she's not careful, it could lead to something far deadlier . . . "Spellbinding storytelling." -Val McDermid, international bestselling author "A first-rate crime novel. . . . I loved it." -Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway series "What a wonderful creation is Cassie Raven!" -James Oswald, author of Natural Causes Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen, Patricia Cornwell, and Kathy Reichs

A punk morgue technician and a strait-laced detective investigate a suspicious drowning in this gritty crime novel by the author of Life Sentence. Camden Town mortuary technician Cassie Raven is no stranger to dead bodies-at work. But even a goth girl like her is terrified to find a drowned corpse banging against the hull of her houseboat in the middle of the night. Even more troubling is that Cassie's gift for sensing the final thoughts of the dead is eluding her. The floating mystery man with golden-green eyes is keeping quiet about his origins. The police suspect he's simply an unlucky drunk, and that's what DS Phyllida Flyte believes when she's assigned to the case. However, Cassie has a funny feeling she's seen his face before . . . Unwilling to let the man's death remain unsolved, Cassie and Phyllida begin to dig deeper into the case, following a trail of clues into his past. Soon they find themselves closer to an answer-and to a killer . . . "Timely, gritty and dark." -Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Girl on the Train "Expertly plotted and well researched, with an appealing central character and a strong supporting cast, this series is not to be missed." -The Guardian Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen, Patricia Cornwell, and Kathy Reichs

In this gritty crime novel by the author of Body Language, a London morgue assistant investigates a family secret that started with murder. "What a wonderful creation is Cassie Raven!" -James Oswald, author of Natural Causes Mortuary technician Cassie Raven grew up believing that a drunk driver killed her parents when she was just four years old. The tragedy molded her, giving her an affinity for the dead and pushing her into the field of forensic science. Now twenty-five, she has discovered it was all a lie. Her father went to prison for her mother's murder-and now he's free and adamant that he's innocent. Her head full of questions, Cassie begins searching for answers about her mother's death. With help from her friend DS Phyllida Flyte, Cassie expects an open-and-shut case. What they find is that the truth is far more complicated. And someone will do anything to keep it secret . . . Praise for Body Language "Spellbinding storytelling." -Val McDermid, international bestselling author "Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding on to the crime scene like a punk superstar." -Sarah Hilary, author of Someone Else's Skin "A first-rate crime novel. . . . I loved it." -Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway series Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen, Patricia Cornwell, and Kathy Reichs