Jake Jackson
The stunningly written, atmospheric new debut crime thriller you wonât want to miss! Winner of the 2024 CrimeFest Debut Crime Novel of the Year! A detective ready for a new life Jake Jackson, high-flying ex-city detective, inherits a rural retreat from his reclusive uncle. Itâs the perfect chance to start anew. A death that disrupts everything But then the local annual treasure hunt spirals into terror when a young womanâs bones are discovered. Suddenly, Jake is back to being a detective, as he tries to unearth a dangerous killer in this most unlikely of settings. Praise for Death Under a Little Sky âTense but patient, fast but thoughtful, and twisty but substantial â this is a truly excellent debut, and I want the next installment nowâ Lee Child âI LOVED this. I found it totally immersive, and couldnât wait to squeeze some time from my day to return to it. The writing is very classy and the conclusion came as a surprise, which is always a treatâ Ann Cleeves âGloriously atmospheric and masterfully plotted with such a strong sense of place, this is a huge treat for crime fiction lovers. I canât wait for the next instalment!â Lucy Foley âStylishâŚa more than promising debutâ The Times âStylishly written by a skilled wordsmith, and an absorbing taleâ Sun âA vivid, atmospheric debutâ Daily Mail âA cosy crime read with an appealing protagonistâ Guardian