Turning Blue

In the winter of an isolated Yorkshire hamlet, a teenage girl named Melanie Muncy goes missing, and the elite detective unit Cold Storage sends DI Jim Brindle to investigate. Local journalist Roddy Mace takes up the case, hoping to redeem himself after a high-flying career in London. As Brindle and Mace delve into the secrets of the case, their investigation leads them to the pillars of the community and a local celebrity with his own dark tastes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Ben Myers, the master of English rural noir, has unveiled a groundbreaking genre with his novel Turning Blue. This captivating tale blends elements of folk crime, creating a narrative that is both gripping and horrifying. Set in the depths of winter in an isolated Yorkshire hamlet, the story revolves around the disappearance of a teenage girl named Melanie Muncy. The elite detective unit Cold Storage sends its finest investigator, DI Jim Brindle, to unravel the mystery. Brindle, known for his obsessive nature, taciturn demeanor, and solitary existence, is relentless in his pursuit of justice. Local journalist Roddy Mace, who has sacrificed a successful career in London to work for the local newspaper, sees the Muncy case as an opportunity for redemption. However, darker forces are at play than either man realizes. On a farm high above the hamlet, Steven Rutter, a destitute loner, harbors secrets that will shock even the seasoned Brindle. Rutter, who knows the bleak moors and their hidden corners like the back of his hand, becomes an integral part of the investigation. As Brindle and Mace delve deeper into the case, their inquiry leads them to the pillars of the community and eventually to a local celebrity who has his own secrets and dark tastes. Turning Blue is a masterfully crafted novel that delves into the depths of human nature, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of secrets. Ben Myers has once again proven his talent as a storyteller with this captivating and unforgettable masterpiece.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526650221