Bad Terms: A page-turning British detective crime thriller

Dark deeds in the Peak District refuse to stay buried, and when a skeleton is unearthed at a building site in Meresham, the police link it to a notorious missing persons investigation. A tragic accident at an elite boarding school nearby links the young victim to an attempted expose of donations from unsavoury individuals, and when further deaths follow, it suggests a cover-up is underway. DI Annie Delamere and her team are tasked with answering these questions, but her own mother may stand between Annie and the truth.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Canelo

In the picturesque Peak District, dark secrets refuse to remain hidden beneath the surface. When a skeleton is unearthed at a construction site in the charming village of Meresham, the police swiftly connect it to a notorious missing persons investigation that dates back to 1976. Sixteen-year-old Jayne Arnold vanished during the scorching summer, and her whereabouts remain a mystery to this day.

Shortly after the discovery of the skeleton, a tragic accident occurs at an exclusive boarding school nearby. A young student falls to her death from the roof of a building, raising suspicions of foul play. As investigators delve into the victim's background, they uncover connections to an attempted expose of donations from questionable individuals.

With the deaths piling up, it becomes apparent that a cover-up is underway. Who stood to lose the most from the truth emerging? And how do these recent crimes connect to events from more than four decades ago?

Determined to unravel the truth, Detective Inspector Annie Delamere and her team are assigned to the case. However, Annie's own mother may pose a significant obstacle in her quest for justice.

This thrilling new installment in the gripping and atmospheric DI Annie Delamere series is sure to captivate fans of Roz Watkins, Stephen Booth, and Cara Hunter. Prepare to be immersed in a mystery that spans decades and leaves you guessing until the very end.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800326408