Revenge Killing

A man is found dead at the bottom of the stairs to his flat, blocking the door of the elderly woman who lives downstairs. Detective Inspector Ariadne Moralis is called in to investigate, and it becomes apparent that the death was not an accident. With only an elderly witness who seems hesitant to disclose all she heard unless the price is right, and a key suspect on the run, Ariadne finds herself grasping at straws. DNA evidence supports the witness's claims that the victim had two girlfriends, Carly and Lauren, who are both missing. The motive remains unclear, and the case becomes a confounding maze of unanswered questions, pushing Ariadne to her limits. Geraldine Steel, adjusting to the routine of new motherhood, longs for the thrill of being at the centre of an investigation and helps Ariadne uncover the truth.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2024
Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

A man is discovered lifeless, lying at the base of the stairs leading to his apartment, his body obstructing the entrance of the elderly woman who resides downstairs. The concerned landlord, who discovers the body, seeks guidance from his friend's wife, now Detective Inspector Ariadne Moralis. Something in his demeanor hints at a hidden secret. As it becomes evident that the body has been moved, it becomes clear that the man's death was not an accident. With only an elderly witness who appears hesitant to disclose all she heard unless the price is right, and a key suspect on the run having fled the scene, Ariadne finds herself grasping at straws. DNA evidence supports the witness's claims that the victim had two girlfriends, Carly, who is unwilling to cooperate. Lauren is missing. The motive remains unclear, and the case quickly becomes a confounding maze of unanswered questions, pushing Ariadne to her limits. Meanwhile, Geraldine Steel, adjusting to the routine of new motherhood, longs for the thrill of being at the center of an investigation. As the body count grows, and every lead seems to turn out to be a dead end, the case throws up more questions than answers, and Ariadne is rapidly out of her depth. Can her friend Geraldine Steel help her uncover the truth?

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781835010457