Directions for Dark Things: An utterly unputdownable crime thriller

There is a history in this house, and secrets he had not even gotten close to scratching the surface of. The Lloyd Estate is rarely seen by outsiders, and only Audrey Lloyd, the cantankerous elderly owner and only daughter to the movie mogul who built the mansion, knows of the suffocating darkness that has settled on the place. Property developers have come to Audrey over the decades, but she has agreed to sell to ambitious broker Terri Nicholls in return for something of her own. Detective Don Vernon is on the brink of retirement, but he is about to be caught in a web of lies spun by Audrey for decades. Directions for Dark Things is a scintillating tale of revenge, cruelty, and the many forms of wickedness, perfect for fans of Catriona Ward and Simone St. James.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2024
Publisher: Canelo

The Lloyd Estate, a sprawling mansion with a mysterious past, has been the subject of speculation and intrigue for decades. Few outsiders have ever been granted access to its vast grounds, and only Audrey Lloyd, the elderly owner and sole daughter of the famed movie mogul who built the mansion, knows of the suffocating darkness that has settled upon it.

Over the years, property developers have approached Audrey with countless offers to buy the estate, but she has always refused, determined to keep it in the family. However, when ambitious broker Terri Nicholls comes knocking, Audrey agrees to sell the property under one condition: Terri must trade something of her own in return.

Detective Don Vernon, nearing the end of his career, is assigned to investigate the sale. Little does he know that he is about to be caught in a web of lies spun by Audrey for decades. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that the estate holds secrets that even Audrey herself is unaware of, and that there are forces at work that are willing to do anything to keep them hidden.

As Don and Terri navigate the treacherous waters of the Lloyd Estate, they are confronted with a host of supernatural phenomena, including ghostly apparitions, strange noises, and unexplained occurrences. They must confront their own fears and doubts as they attempt to unravel the mystery and make it out of the estate alive.

Directions for Dark Things is a thrilling tale of revenge, cruelty, and the many forms of wickedness. It is perfect for fans of Catriona Ward and Simone St. James, who will be captivated by the intricate plot and unforgettable characters. The Lloyd Estate will never be the same again, and the legacy of its dark past will continue to haunt those who dare to venture inside.

Weight: 228g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800327719