COSTLY LIES

Every lie has its cost. In money or in blood . . .

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfect for fans of Peter James or Angela Marsons who love their thrillers dark, absorbing and deeply human.' Aisha, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such a compelling detective.' Magali, NetGalley

Suave, suited winemaker Adam Gillespie has it all. A thriving business. A designer home in a leafy Birmingham suburb. And a little black book full of lovers.

Until, the drab Monday morning he's found dead at his desk. A carrier bag masks his chiseled features - and surely smothered his final cries.

Detective Tom Mariner's team are ready to chalk it up as an accident. A sex game gone tragically wrong.

But Mariner's not so sure. The burn marks around the victim's wrists tell a darker story.

And this isn't the only mysterious death on Mariner's patch.

Elsewhere, an elderly woman is found floating in a murky canal.

Mariner knows he should leave well alone. He's supposed to be on leave. Recovering from the case that almost cost him everything . . .

He somehow survived, battered not beaten. But his health - and his relationship - are hanging by a thread.

This is the case that could break him once and for all . . .

Discover the irresistibly tense and twisty new thriller in Chris Collett's bestselling series, starring grumpy but loveable Detective Tom Mariner.

Perfect for fans of Peter James, Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Caro Ramsay, Helen H. Durrant, Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson.

WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT CHRIS COLLETT:

'Collett is a wonderful writer. Subtle, clever, strong on atmosphere and character.' Yorkshire Post

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A taut, gritty police procedural that completely pulls you into its atmospheric depths.' Aisha, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this one from start to finish. The emotional side of the book . . . is what makes it such a great read.' Magali, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fantastic police procedural . . . a gripping twisty page turner. I was hooked from the first chapter.' Jen, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Opens with a scene so strange and unsettling you can't help leaning in. Full of sharp turns and that steady, simmering dread that makes a crime novel so satisfying.' Leanne, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Five-star mystery. Great plot twist for starters! Very enjoyable read!' Paul

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping story which kept me guessing until the end. Would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good thriller.' Barbara

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow! What a brilliant book, so many stories woven into it . . . Very cleverly written.' Janet

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and think it was one of Chris's best yet.' Carole

THE DETECTIVE

Detective Inspector Tom Mariner is, on the surface, an average dedicated policeman, but his experiences as a younger man have given him an insight into life on the dark side, and a clear sense of right and wrong. Mariner has little interest in material things. He lives in a modest canal-side cottage, enjoys the occasional (real) beer and game of dominoes and drives an old car. He is most at home in the outdoors, with an OS map and a compass, and in times of crisis, will take off and walk for miles in any weather.