Kate Rhodes crafts compelling crime fiction, delving into complex relationships and hidden secrets within atmospheric settings. Her background as an award-winning poet informs her precise and evocative prose, adding a layer of literary depth to her suspenseful narratives. She masterfully builds tension, drawing readers into intricate mysteries that explore the darker aspects of human nature.
Getting inside the mind of a killer isn't for the faint of heart...In this thrilling crime novel, psychologist Alice Quentin must unlock a child's memories if they're to have any hope of saving his mother.
From the acclaimed author of HELL BAY comes the third instalment in the dark, atmospheric crime series set on the Scilly Isles. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Lucy Foley and Line of Duty.
Someone with a personal vendetta against DI Ben Kitto is heading for the Scilly Isles - and they won't stop until they make him pay . . . The sixth gripping locked-island mystery from the highly-acclaimed 'master' of plotting, Kate Rhodes.
Getting inside the mind of a killer isn't for the faint of heart... a cold case and a series of drownings present forensic psychologist Alice Quentin with a terrifying mystery, in a novel perfect for fans of Nicci French.
A nail-bitingly tense thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder until the final shocking twist
Exploring the harrowing experience of being stalked, this gripping cat-and-mouse thriller delves into the protagonist's false sense of security and understanding about stalkers. As she finds herself in the terrifying role of the stalked, the narrative promises intense suspense and unexpected twists, appealing to fans of TM Logan and Claire Douglas. The book invites readers to question their perceptions of safety and the hidden dangers that lurk in everyday life.
Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths, this gripping new locked-island mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat until the bitter end.
The fifth gripping locked-island mystery from the highly-acclaimed 'master' of plotting, Kate Rhodes.
Getting inside the mind of a killer isn't for the faint of heart... Alice Quentin faces her most terrifying challenge yet in this chilling novel, perfect for fans of Nicci French.
FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF HELL BAY DI Ben Kitto has become the Scilly Islands' Deputy Chief of Police. As the island's lazy summer takes hold, he finds himself missing the excitement of the murder squad in London. But when a body is found anchored to the rocks of a nearby cave, it appears he's spoken too soon. The island of Tresco, and the deep and murky waters that surround it, hold a dark secret. One that someone seems desperate to uncover . . . Praise for Kate Rhodes `A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline' Sophie Hannah, Daily Express `A pacy psychological thriller' Laura Wilson, Guardian `Both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout' Daily Mail `One of the most absorbing books I've read in a long time - perfectly thrilling' Mel Sherratt `An enjoyably scary chiller' Sunday Mirror `The pace never slackens from the first page to the last' Rachel Abbott, author of Only the Innocent `Fast paced and harrowing, this gripping novel will leave you guessing until the end' Bella `Great twists, turns and surprises' Sun
INTRUDERS HERE ARE BOUND TO DIE As the sun sets on St Agnes on bonfire night, a man’s charred body is found on Burnt Island, surrounded by threats in the old Cornish language. Deputy Chief of Police Ben Kitto has no choice but to ban all travel between the islands, forcing the community of just eighty islanders to remain within reach, while he hunts for the killer. Ben quickly suspects the motive is to rid the island of newcomers who threaten tradition, and when a second fire results in the disappearance of another islander, he only has forty-eight hours before another life is lost . . .
