Bloodline

Detective Inspector Joanna Piercy faces a tense hostage situation when elderly Joseph Holden is taken captive in his mansion by an armed intruder who demands to speak only with her. With limited negotiation experience, Joanna grapples with the intruder's knowledge of her and the underlying motives tied to a long-buried crime. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Staffordshire, this gripping mystery weaves together personal stakes and a shocking revelation, appealing to fans of renowned mystery authors.