Part of Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James, book 7
First published 2002
Duncan Kincaid plans a quiet weekend in Glastonbury with his partner Gemma James when his cousin Jack calls for help with an unusual problem. Jack has discovered a chronicle nearly a thousand years old that reveals a terrible, bloody event that once destroyed the abbey's peace. The ancient record contains knowledge that threatens to unleash violence in the present day. Glastonbury holds deep significance as the legendary resting place of King Arthur and Guinevere and a center of druid power. As Duncan and Gemma investigate, they uncover truths the local police cannot see. The case pushes both detectives beyond their limits, challenging them in ways no previous investigation has. They face dangers they never anticipated, with far more at risk than either could have imagined. The past and present collide in this investigation that tests Duncan and Gemma both personally and professionally.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: investigation, personal-and-professional
Setting: Glastonbury
Period: 1000 years ago, present day
368 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Bantam