The Shadow Lily

The second installment in Johanna Mo's The Island Murders series is a gripping thriller with twists, turns, and surprising revelations. Detective Hanna Duncker fears the worst when her husband Thomas and their toddler Hugo go missing, and an estranged adult daughter is only one of the troubling secrets he has been hiding from his wife. In the shadow of Hugo's case, an unsettling truth about the murder committed by Hanna's own father begins to take shape, something dark and potentially dangerous.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Sarah Weinman's The Island Murders series continues with its gripping second installment, perfect for fans of Ragnar Jonasson and Ann Cleeves. When Jenny Ahlström returns from a weekend away to find her husband Thomas and their toddler Hugo missing, Detective Hanna Duncker fears the worst. If the young boy is still alive out there, he may not be for much longer. Though the small island is teeming with volunteer search parties, not every local has Hugo's safety in mind. And an estranged adult daughter is only one of the troubling secrets Thomas has been hiding from his wife.

In the shadow of Hugo's case, an unsettling truth about the murder committed by Hanna's own father begins to take shape—something not only dark but potentially dangerous. If you love Tana French, then The Shadow Lily is for you. Alice Blanchard's elegant, gripping, and intricate novel is as chilling and atmospheric as Ann Cleeves' Shetland. Flynn Berry's review praises the book for its intricate plot and well-developed characters, making it a must-read for fans of psychological suspense.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472281180