No secret can stay buried forever…

As the Whitworth family begin renovations on their new home, their plans are brought to an abrupt end when they discover a body buried in the back garden.

DI Isabel Bloodand her team are called to investigate, but as she approaches Ecclesdale Drive, a feeling of unease settles in her gut.

The property cordoned off is number 23. The house she used to live in as a child…

The forensic team estimate that the body has been in the ground for up to forty years – coinciding with the time Isabel’s family lived in the house.

Isabel’s father vanished without a trace when she was fourteen years old. And with her mother remaining tight-lipped about her father’s disappearance, Isabel can’t escape the unnerving sense of dread that it’s his body, buried in the garden.

Fans of , Val McDermid and Elly Griffiths will love !VeraIn Cold Blood

gripping police proceduralI read it in one day“A thriller that had me engrossed from the first page. The storyline had me intrigued, so much so that.” 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

Isabel Blood is a great characterthis was an excellent read!“ and I really enjoyed getting to know her. I’m a great fan of police procedural novels and The case was a fascinating one and the story was cleverly plotted… with numerous twists and turns and some rather surprising revelations!” 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

If you’re looking for a cosy crime novel that is packed with suspense, then this is the book for you.I have no hesitation in recommending.“ A fantastic debut novel that” 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

a fabulous debut crime novel“This is !” 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

I loved this book from beginning to end“ and cannot wait to read more from Jane Bettany.” 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

‘I read this in one sitting and loved every minute of it.The detective story reads like an episode of .’Vera5 stars, NetGalley reviewer Readers love !In Cold Blood