The Silent Quarry is the first in the DI Winter Meadows series by Cheryl Rees-Price. In 1987 a quiet Welsh village was devastated by a brutal attack on two schoolgirls, Bethan Hopkins and Gwen Collier. Only Gwen survived, with horrific injuries and no memory of the attack. The killer was never caught. Now, nearly thirty years later, Gwen has gone missing and DI Winter Meadows is assigned to the case. Charismatic and intuitive, he has an uncanny gift for finding the truth. But in this small and close-knit community, the past is never far away, and those who have secrets will go to any lengths to keep them. Tensions run high as old feelings and accusations are stirred. And DI Meadows has to battle his own demons as he uncovers a truth he wished had stayed in the past ...
DI Winter Meadows Mystery Series
This series delves into the dark secrets of close-knit communities, where past crimes refuse to stay buried. Follow a charismatic detective with uncanny intuition as he unearths truths long suppressed, often confronting his own inner demons along the way. Each investigation peels back layers of deception, revealing how old wounds fester and how far people will go to protect their secrets. These gripping mysteries explore the enduring power of the past and the high cost of uncovering the truth.


Recommended Reading Order
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