First published 2012
Genevieve has finally escaped London for a fresh start on a houseboat in Kent. Her dream turns deadly when her housewarming party becomes a nightmare. At dawn, she discovers a body floating next to her boat. She recognizes the victim. Determined to find the killer, Genevieve returns to her old London life, where familiar faces haven't forgotten her. She becomes entangled in a network of murder, corruption and betrayal. The cost of preserving her new life grows steeper with each revelation. Genevieve must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice to keep her dream alive.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Kent, London
Period: 21st-century
384 pages · Paperback · Slaughterhouse
Content warnings: death, murder, violence