Inspector Maxwell Abaline is back, and this time, the stakes are higher, the shadows darker, and the terror more personal. In a sinister follow-up to The Devil’s Tourniquet, Abaline finds himself on the trail of a sadistic killer, a merciless figure driven by vengeance and an unsettling, twisted sense of family loyalty.

When 84-year-old Joseph Clancy vanishes without a trace, the investigation takes a harrowing turn. The last known sighting of him is as he prepares to walk his dog up on the moors, late in the evening.

Abaline, tasked with finding Joseph, is drawn into a case that cuts far deeper than professional duty. His long-standing friendship with Joseph clouds his judgment, but he knows he must keep his emotions in check, especially when one of Joseph’s sons mysteriously disappears.

As the investigation unfolds, it becomes chillingly clear that a dark, long-buried family feud, one fuelled by bitter grudges and dangerous secrets, has ignited the flames of murder.

Then, there are the damning letters from the aftermath of World War II… could they hold the key to unlocking the mystery?

With each layer of deceit, Abaline’s determination grows. The quiet town of Oakwell is unravelling, and as old wounds resurface, the line between loyalty and betrayal becomes dangerously blurred.

Abaline will need all his detective prowess to sift through the lies, accusations, and brutal murders to uncover the truth before more lives are lost.

If you loved the heart-pounding suspense and chilling atmosphere of The Devil's Tourniquet, you’ll be captivated by this unflinching, relentless sequel.

Prepare for a dark, twist-filled ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat, as Abaline faces the ultimate test of his detective skills, and his own humanity.

In the war between family ties and cold-blooded murder, who will survive the truth?