THE HARDWICK HEATH KILLER

MEET DETECTIVE NICKI HARDCASTLE IN THIS BRILLIANT NEW SUFFOLK-BASED CRIME SERIES.

Two grisly murders. Three days apart. One brutal killer?

The call comes at midnight on a stormy March night. A body has been found hanging from a tree on Hardwick Heath. In the dead man’s pocket is a handwritten note: SORRY. LIFE IS JUST TOO HARD. LOVE TO YOU ALL.

Detective Nicki’s instincts tell her this was no suicide — but someone has gone to a lot of trouble to make it look like one.

Three days later, a second body is found floating in a pond, just a few miles away. But the victim didn’t drown.

The police are treating the deaths as separate cases. Then Nicki uncovers a link between the two dead men — and the case takes a shocking twist.

As she unearths a series of secrets stretching back twenty years, Nicki and her team find themselves in a race against time before more people die.

Perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, Angela Marsons and Rachel McLean.

READERS LOVE the Nicki Hardcastle series:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lots of twists and turns . . . A riveting read.’ Jane M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of suspense and intrigue that kept me going ‘til the last page.’ Michelle G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book had a bit of everything! It had high suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, a serial killer, some great police work and some crazy twists and turns! . . . Had me glued to my Kindle!’ Debbie B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Not for the faint-hearted . . . The ideal thriller with enough red herrings to keep me guessing. Very enjoyable.’ Debra G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the story as it unfolded, with surprises along the way.’ Steven S.

THE DETECTIVE

Detective Nicki Hardcastle is in her early thirties. She’s an independent, determined woman who is good at her job and treats her team with the respect they deserve. When she was ten years old, her little brother Dean disappeared. Nicki was supposed to be watching him. Now, she is estranged from her family, and finds it difficult to let people get close to her. Contentedly single, Nicki’s perfect evening consists of a long run followed by a hot bath. Her closest companion is her cat, Luna.

THE SETTING

Bury St Edmunds is a picturesque market town in the heart of Suffolk, on the east coast of England. Founded in the 11th century, the town is notable for its rich and colourful history. Tourists flock to see the ruins of the medieval abbey and maybe catch a glimpse of the infamous ghostly ‘Grey Lady’. It’s also home to the Angel Hotel, once frequented by Charles Dickens, and the Nutshell, famous for being Britain’s smallest pub. It’s an unlikely setting for murder. But its tranquil surroundings and stunning architecture hide a darker side.

ALSO BY MICHELLE KIDD:

DI NICKI HARDCASTLE

Book 1: MISSING BOY

Book 2: THE TROPHY KILLER

Book 3: THE HARDWICK HEATH KILLER

DI JACK MACINTOSH

Book 1: SEVEN DAYS TO DIE

Book 2: FIFTEEN REASONS TO KILL

Book 3: SIXTEEN CARVED PIECES

Book 4: TWENTY YEARS BURIED

Book 5: THREE BROKEN BODIES