First published 2010
Crows gather outside a remote country manor, where a wealthy landowner lies dead on the floor. Detective Anna Burgin is called to investigate, uncovering a web of family betrayals and hidden grudges. As she delves into the victim's past, suspects emerge at every turn. At the heart of the mystery lies the anguished bond between the victim and his estranged son, whose dark history casts a long shadow. Burgin must navigate this tangled case to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, tangled-mystery
Setting: Country Manor
Period: 20th-Century
258 pages · Kindle Edition · Poisoned Pen Press