Once, the infamous Dahlia Rapist terrorised young women - and their parents alike - with his brutal acts of violence and sinister calling card.Today, Raymond Knox has shunned his former alias and is being released into society.But someone suspects that a monster still lurks beneath the surface. And when Raymond Knox is found dead, mutilated to match his victims, DCI Claire Winters is called in to catch a killer the public are calling a hero.It seems like an open-and-shut case of vigilante justice. But when another body is found, with the same shocking scars, Claire knows she must connect the dots - fast. Because she's suddenly facing something much more complicated than she ever imagined: a serial killer, inspired by past crimes - and determined to leave their own bloody trail of devastation...
Six months ago, Charlotte almost lost everything. Now, she's determined to keep her daughter, Elle, safe. So when local girls close to Elle in age and appearance begin to go missing, it's her worst nightmare.Charlotte's fears are confirmed when a frantic search becomes a shocking murder investigation. The girls' bodies have been found - half-buried, and with traces of mud and wildflowers under their fingernails.As Charlotte's obsession with keeping her daughter close pushes her marriage to the brink, local DI Madeleine Wood embarks on a gruelling search for the killer. And, as they dig deeper into the lives of the people they call friends and neighbours, they uncover secrets more terrible than they ever imagined... Thriller fans love T.M.E. Walsh:'I couldn't wait to turn the next page - brilliant and what an amazing twist!' - Donna Maguire on 'Cleverly written with lots of blood and gore and a maniacal murderer to satisfy any hardened serial killer crime thriller reader.' - Nolene Driscoll (Goodreads) on 'I love a good gruesome crime novel and this did not disappoint.' - Angela Oatham (Goodreads) on 'As the book races toward its conclusion, there is a shocking plot twist that readers will not see coming.' - Sharon (Goodreads) on '[The Principle of Evil is a] fast paced psychological thriller which leaves your nerves on edge as it creeps towards the climax.'- Sharon Bairden, THE Book Club reviewer on 'Held me captivated from page 1. Gripping, fast - I just couldn't put it down.'- Martha Brindley, Independent reviewer on 'I have been totally and utterly mesmerised by this book. Gripped from the very start.'- Michelle Simons, Independent reviewer on
A body has been found in a frozen lake, bringing a gruesome act of evil into the light.
One look at the victim is enough for DCI Claire Winters to recognise the work of a warped mind. And when another woman is reported missing, Claire's worst fears are confirmed: this is a killer who plans to strike again.
As the body count rises, the pressure is on for Claire to find the perpetrator and bring them to justice. But first, she must learn to understand the twisted mind behind the crimes. And that will take her to a darker place than she ever thought possible.
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'I - brilliant and what an ' - Donna MaguireCalled to the brutal murder of a priest, it is immediately clear to DCI Claire Winters that the victim's death was prolonged, agonising...and motivated by a lust for revenge.
The killer has been clever, there are no clues, no leads. But Claire Winters has never let a killer remain on the streets. Looking for an answer at any cost Claire begins to get closer to the victim's family, but what it reveals turns her murder case into something far more sinister...When one body becomes two, and then three, Claire finds herself in a race against time to connect the dots between a host of devastating secrets, before the killer strikes again.
