Saskia Monet

In a tidy back garden overlooking the ocean, a small wooden flute rests beside a fresh set of footprints. The groan of the garden gate as it swings in the breeze is the only sound. Lucy, just eight years old and lost in her own little world as she played outside after school, is gone. Forensic psychologist Saskia Monet finds herself caught up in a chilling mystery when Detective Inspector Winter Labey of the Jersey police calls upon her expertise in a case that's spiralling out of control. Three little girls have vanished without a trace, and each disappearance has been marked by a wooden flute left at the scene, a chilling signature of the kidnapper known as the Pied Piper. A newcomer to the Channel Island, Saskia isn't about to share with DI Labey the unsavoury reason she's here. In fact, she'd rather her handsome, charming brother David wasn't in her life at all. But as she struggles to keep David's true nature under control, she begins to notice a number of eerie parallels between him and the Pied Piper. It's clear that their perpetrator is clever, resourceful, and out for revenge. As the police close in on their prime suspect, Saskia is increasingly sure they've got the wrong man. But her attempts to intervene see her side-lined from the case, with only DI Labey standing beside her. Then another child is taken, just as a confusing series of ransom notes capture the attention of the police. It's clear to Saskia that someone evil is orchestrating this terrifying melody, and time is running out. Can Saskia confront the chilling echoes of her own family to silence the Piper's song once and for all? 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 won't be able to put this book down. What readers are saying about Gwyn Bennett's books: "This book has me grasping at the edge of my seat every single day when I was reading it… This book is just mind-blowing! It's just that good!" Reader review, {5 Stars} "Wow what a book… I could not put it down." Reader review, {5 Stars} "This book grabbed hold of my attention from the first page and didn't let go until the gripping end... I can't wait to devour the next book… Clever, chilling, and compelling. What a treat." Reader review, {5 Stars} "I was mesmerised... absolutely fascinating. I also loved the other characters that make up the book, with maybe a hint of romance blooming… I'm hooked!" Reader review, {5 Stars} "Wow… More please." Reader review, {5 Stars} "I read the entire book in a couple of sittings. It's a page-turner!" 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 harbors 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.