Still following up with a previous child abduction ("The pure in heart"), DCI Simon Serrailler now must deal with the crazy grief of a widowed husband, a derangement which turns to obsession and threats, violence and terror. Meanwhile, Simon finds his heart troubled by the newest recruit to the Cathedral staff: a feisty female Anglican priest with red hair. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language.
Susan Hill
Susan Hill is a renowned British author known for her haunting gothic novel "The Woman in Black." Her writing style is characterized by atmospheric settings, psychological depth, and subtle suspense. Hill's key contributions to literature lie in her ability to craft chilling tales that linger in the reader's mind long after the final page.