Blink of an Eye: A gripping crime thriller with an unforgettable detective duo

On Christmas morning, DS Robin Butler has no plans to celebrate. A dog walker at a local beach has discovered five unresponsive people strewn across the shingle. By the time Robin arrives, one is pronounced dead, and the other four are being treated in hospital. DC Freya West is less than pleased when her romantic day with her boyfriend is scuppered, but duty calls. As she and Butler speak to those involved, it's clear something is being left unsaid. They claim they are friends and that they don't know how one of the group was killed.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2022
Publisher: Canelo

Five friends meet. Only four come home.

On Christmas morning, DS Robin Butler has no plans to celebrate. Hell be glad to get back to work – a wish that comes true sooner than he anticipates. A dog walker at a local beach has discovered five unresponsive people strewn across the shingle. By the time Robin arrives, one is pronounced dead, and the other four are being treated in hospital.

DC Freya West is less than pleased when the romantic day with her boyfriend is scuppered, but duty calls. As she and Butler speak to those involved, its clear something is being left unsaid. They claim they are friends, and that they dont know how one of the group was killed. But why are they so cagey?

A cold case investigation unlocks some answers about the history between the beach-going gang, yet theyre tight-lipped about what prompted them to meet on Christmas Eve. Butler and West are getting nowhere, and their partnership is about to face another test. When Freya wants to come clean about events in her past, its not just her neck on the line, but Robins too. Can their relationship survive if their pact of silence is broken?

The thrilling new instalment from policings most dauntless duo. Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Jane Casey and Susie Steiner.

Praise for Blink of an Eye:

A thrilling and unusual mystery, spiced with sadness, masterfully unspooling past secrets into present danger. Butler and West would make high-quality Sunday night network television.

Dominic Nolan, author of Vine Street:

Butler and West are fast becoming my favourite detective partnership. Addictive reading!

Alison Belsham, author of The Tattoo Thief:

The untangling of the long-held web of lies from The Five was expertly done ... the story-telling seems so effortlessly easy, and before you know it, youve reached the end.

The Five is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep you hooked until the very end. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is intricate and compelling. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.

Overall, The Five is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense. Its well-written, well-plotted, and full of surprises. I cant wait to see what else the author has in store for us in the future.

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 129 x 195 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800323506