Out of the Ashes: An utterly gripping, unputdownable crime thriller

Butler and West are back together in this thrilling crime novel, investigating a series of arson attacks that have escalated to murder. The killer is more devious than any they've hunted before, and they must use all their wits to catch him before he obliterates everything they hold dear. The book is praised for its gripping narrative, suspenseful plot, and well-developed characters.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Canelo

Stalking. Arson. Murder.Butler and West are back together… and the stakes have never been higher. When an old friend tells DS Freya West that she's being stalked by someone she met online, Freya promises to help. But there are no leads, and the dating site refuses to give up their data. To make matters more complicated, DI Robin Butler is back in town. He's investigating a string of arson attacks that have escalated to murder, and the cases seem to be connected somehow. They're going to need their wits about them… Because this is a killer more devious than any they've hunted before, and he wants to obliterate everything they hold dear.

The climatic finale of the gripping Butler & West series, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Jane Casey, and Susie Steiner.

Praise for Louisa Scarr: 'From the first flicker of fire to the final explosive climax, Out Of The Ashes is a scorching finale to a riveting crime series. The narrative crackles with menace and suspense, and I enjoyed every moment!' Cameron Ward, author of A Stranger On Board: 'What an ending to the series! Louisa masterfully weaves together the strands of the investigation and the characters' personal lives. Full of intrigue and threat and superbly paced.' James Delargy, author of Vanished: 'Scorchingly brilliant. A heart in the mouth thriller with the ultimate chemistry between its leads, this is a breathtaking end to the series.' Heather Critchlow, author of Unsolved: 'Scarr has finished her series with a heart-pounding flourish. It may be the last we see of Butler and West, but rest assured, I'll keep reading her, whatever she comes up with next.' Alison Belsham, author of The Girls on Chalk Hill. 'I love this series... the last one was perfect. A finish so tight I couldn't breathe.' Rachael Blok, author of.

Dimension: 198 x 129 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800323544