Fresh, original and utterly compelling Marion ToddA calculated killer. A town under threat. An unfinished pattern...Archaeology professor Carla James is reeling following the death of her husband. Desperate for a change of scene, she takes a job at an elite New England college. On her first day, Carla is asked to represent the department at a murder site. She initially believes there is nothing notable about the scattered debris that surrounds the body, but there is more to the case than meets the eye.This victim is just the latest in a series of unsolved deaths. Nothing obvious links them but Carla is convinced there is a methodical killer operating in the shadows.Can she uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim?A dark and tense crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs and Elly Griffiths.Praise for Death Rites A clever and compelling crime thriller Womans WeeklyA gripping, atmospheric pageturner of a novel. If you like Elly Griffiths Ruth Galloway series, youll love this! Sheila BuglerDifferent, eerie and completely engrossing Kate GriffinA compulsive pageturner of a thriller, rich in the atmosphere and folk mythology of New England Philip Gwynne JonesI could not put it down! Sarah Ward captures the claustrophobia of a small town perfectly and the characterisation was outstanding Rachel LynchStrongly atmospheric... A fast and moody read with a determined heroine and an evocative setting Crime TimeGripping and had me on the edge of my seat I adored...

Binding: Paperback;352 pages; Publisher: Canelo; Classification: FF; Weight: 374 g; Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 25

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