DCI Matilda Darke is back in another gripping prequel story which I read in just one sitting it was that good!

As Matilda, Sian and new team member DC Rory Fleming are called in when a body of a teenage girl is found in the boot of a car.

And the case soon gets weird. As the victim (Daisy) was reported missing by her mum along with her friend Andrew. Whom she was supposed to be meeting and who Sian swears she recognises. She just doesn't know where from.

But it doesn't take long for the team to learn why Sian knew his face. As Matilda's husband James arrives with shocking news.

News that turns the investigation on its head and has Matilda looking to the past and questioning everything. Especially when Adele reveals that Daisy died of natural causes.

So why make it look like murder?

And where is Andrew now?

That's what Matilda is determined to find out. Even if that inadvertently means putting herself and James in danger.

And with Michaels signature twists, shocks and humour. Not to mention a happy reminder of characters past. This was a cracking unputdownable read and reminder of just what an awesome series this is. 😊

I'd one hundred percent recommend to all.