Loving him might be the last thing they do…

Stevie Gordon is lonely, filling her time by stalking her ex-boyfriend, James Cowley. He might be married, but neither his wife nor his girlfriend knows as much about him as Stevie does.

But when James’ latest mistress is brutally murdered, her body carefully posed amongst the bluebells of Thamespark, Stevie is as shocked as anyone. But with her troubled childhood taking a toll on her mind, and her heavy drinking leading to frequent blackouts, can Stevie really know she is innocent?

DI Sebastian Locke and the Thamespark squad are drawn into an urgent murder case, but as they delve deeper, they find links to a previous victim, with all the clues pointing back to James. As another innocent is targeted, Stevie becomes increasingly terrified that her own mind is betraying her.

But, is she capable of murder? And if not, who else is watching in the shadows?

A twisty, unputdownable detective novel that fans of Cara Hunter and Mark Billingham will love.

Praise for NJ Mackay:

‘A fabulous introduction to DI Sebastian Locke…a new hero (and fictional crush!) is born. A cast of liars and cheats makes for a thrilling and tantalising tale.’ Sam Holland

‘A brilliantly twisty cold case novel which gradually unfurls to reveal the chilling truth.’ Marion Todd

‘A perfect blend of mystery and psychological thriller…Dramatically and emotionally stirring…whilst also providing edge-of-your-seat thrills.’ Dominic Nolan

‘There are some books I wish I could give more than 5 stars to and this is one of them… After reading so many thrillers, it’s rare for one to surprise me in this way.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Couldn’t put it down, such a good plot and the ending was totally mindblowing.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘An excellent police procedural…Dark, twisty, surprising and welll written.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Very well written, some excellent twists and had me gripped to the very end. Sooo good!!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘The dynamics between all the characters in this book worked so well, I felt I was standing there watching it all unfold.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘So well plotted that you’ll find yourself staying up reading half the night.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘This cold case thriller is unputdownable! I absolutely loved this! It keeps you on the edge of your seat!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I highly recommend this book. It’s utterly brilliant and totally unputdownable.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review