"Investigating a severed hand found on the 3rd green of a Cumbrian golf course was not how Detective Inspector Avison Fluke had planned to spend his Saturday. So when a secretive unit from London swoop in quoting national security, he's secretly pleased.But trouble is never far away. A young woman arrives at his lakeside cabin with a cryptic message: a code known to only a handful of people and it forces Fluke back into the investigation he's just been barred from. In a case that will change his life forever, Fluke immerses himself in a world of new age travellers, corrupt cops and domestic extremists. Before long he's alienated his entire team, made a pact with the devil and been arrested under the terrorism act.But Fluke is only getting started. A voice has called out to him from beyond the grave and he has no intention of ignoring it." --Author's website.
M.W. Craven
M.W. Craven is a British author known for his gripping crime novels featuring the character Detective Washington Poe. His writing style is characterized by its fast-paced plots, intricate twists, and dark humor. Craven's most notable work is "The Puppet Show," which received critical acclaim and won the CWA Gold Dagger Award for best crime novel of 2019. He has made a significant impact on the crime fiction genre with his unique storytelling and memorable characters. Craven continues to garner praise for his work and is considered a rising star in the world of crime fiction.