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Death of an Italian Chef (Hayley Powell Mystery #14)
Par Lee Hollis. 2021
The charming coastal town of Bar Harbor, Maine, has a fancy new Italian restaurant—and a nasty new murder . .…
. As the food and cocktails columnist for the Island Times, it&’s Hayley Powell&’s job to stay on top of the latest eateries in town. Just in time for the summer tourist season, Chef Romeo, a successful restaurateur from New York City, has opened an establishment called—naturally—Romeo&’s. But between his over-the-top temperament and his no-holds-barred diet, Chef Romeo may not live through the grand opening. When the chef actually does suffer a mild heart attack, he ends up sharing a hospital room with Hayley&’s brother Randy, who&’s there for gall bladder surgery. Chef Romeo has tasted Hayley&’s cooking and asks her to take over his restaurant while he&’s laid up. But this temporary gig may turn permanent, after the chef dies from complications. Only thing is, Randy tells a different story. He might have been sedated, but Hayley&’s bro swears he saw someone come into their room and put Romeo out of his misery. Now it&’s up to Hayley to find the person who had no reservations about killing the chef . . . Includes delectable recipes from Hayley&’s kitchen!The Vinyl Detective - Noise Floor (Vinyl Detective 7)
Par Andrew Cartmel. 2024
The Vinyl Detective plunges into the world of electronic dance music in his seventh adventure. Expect laughs, LPs, cats and…
the return of fan favourites, Nevada, Tinkler, Stinky Stanmer and more.The Vinyl Detective enters the fraught and frenzied realm of electronic dance music. Lambert Ramkin aka Imperium Dart, techno trickster and ambient music wizard of the 1990s, has gone walkabout, disappearing from his rather palatial home in Kent. This isn&’t the first time he&’s pulled a vanishing act, but he&’s never been gone so long before and his wife — wives, actually; it&’s complicated — are worried and hire the Vinyl Detective to find the old rascal. They theorise that wherever the missing man is, he won&’t be able to resist turning up at a record fair somewhere in search of 12-inch white label acid house singles, which he collects compulsively. And no one knows the world of record fairs better than the Vinyl Detective.They&’re not wrong…But once our hero finds the wandering Lamb the trouble really begins — including terrifying mind-fucks with a side order of, if things break the wrong way, mass murder.Feliz Navidead: A Santa Fe Cafe Mystery (Santa Fe Café Mysteries)
Par Ann Myers Ann Myers. 2016
Holly, jolly, and downright deadly—the third Santa Fe Café mystery unwraps surprises both naughty and nice . . . It’s…
the most picturesque time of theyear in Santa Fe, and Chef Rita Lafitte of Tres Amigas Café hopes the twinkling lights and tasty holiday treats will charm her visiting mom. Rita is also planning fun activities, such as watching her teenage daughter, Celia, perform in an outdoor Christmas play.What she doesn’t plan for is murder.Rita discovers a dead actor during the premier performance but vows to keep clear of the case. Sleuthing would upset her mom. Besides, there’s already a prime suspect, caught red-handed in his bloodied Santa suit. However, when the accused Santa’s wife begs for assistance—and points out that Celia and other performers could be in danger—Rita can’t say no. With the help of her elderly boss, Flori, and her coterie of rogue knitters, Rita strives to salvage her mother’s vacation, unmask a murderer, and stop this festive season from turning even more fatal.The Running Grave: A Cormoran Strike Novel (A Cormoran Strike Novel #7)
Par Robert Galbraith. 2023
In this New York Times bestselling installment of the "outrageously entertaining" Strike series (Financial Times), detective duo Cormoran and Robin…
must rescue a man ensnared in the trap of a dangerous cult. Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried father whose son, Will, has gone to join a religious cult in the depths of the Norfolk countryside. The Universal Humanitarian Church is, on the surface, a peaceable organization that campaigns for a better world. Yet Strike discovers that beneath the surface there are deeply sinister undertones, and unexplained deaths. In order to try to rescue Will, Strike's business partner, Robin Ellacott, decides to infiltrate the cult, and she travels to Norfolk to live incognito among its members. But in doing so, she is unprepared for the dangers that await her there or for the toll it will take on her. . . Utterly page-turning, The Running Grave moves Strike's and Robin's story forward in this epic, unforgettable seventh installment of the series.Cinco de Mayhem: A Santa Fe Cafe Mystery (Santa Fe Café Mysteries)
Par Ann Myers Ann Myers. 2016
Margaritas, spicy guacamole—and murder—are among this year’s preparations for Cinco de Mayo in the second Santa Fe Café mystery novel.Tres…
Amigas Café chef Rita Lafitte is busy baking her green chile soufflés and chocolate flans for Cinco de Mayo. If only her friend Linda, the daughter of Rita’s octogenarian boss Flori, could get into the festive spirit. Linda’s cart, Tia Tamales, is losing business to Crepe Empire, the hottest food cart in Santa Fe. Napoleon, Crepe Empire’s owner, is a pompous, celebrity chef who wants to squeeze out the competition. But when Linda gets into a heated argument with Napoleon and his corpse is later found stabbed and pinned beneath the wheels of her tamale cart, she becomes the number one suspect.Determined to prove Linda’s innocence, Rita investigates. From Napoleon’s disgruntled former employees to a shady health inspector, the list of suspects is longer than Flori’s strings of dried chili peppers. And when another corpse surfaces, Rita must scramble to find an elusive killer with an appetite for murder…Peril in Pink
Par Sydney Leigh. 2024
Everything is coming up rosé for innkeeper Jess Byrne until a murder on opening weekend gives her B&B&’s killer vibe…
a whole new meaning.Schitt&’s Creek meets Only Murders in the Building in this sparkling debut mystery.It&’s the grand opening of The Pearl B&B in Hudson Valley, and owner Jess Byrne has prepared the ultimate, Insta-worthy welcome, complete with her ex-boyfriend—reality singing sensation Lars Armstrong—performing live. As guests check in and mimosas are poured, Lars arrives with his stepdad-turned-manager Bob in tow. But things go south when Bob is found dead, and Lars is the prime suspect.After a desperate plea from Lars, and knowing the reputation of her B&B is at stake, Jess agrees to help clear Lars&’ name, but the more she digs, the less sure she is that he&’s innocent. Especially when he&’s found at the scene of another murder.With the guests under lockdown, the B&B in the press for all the wrong reasons, and a killer on the loose, Jess is in over her head. With the help of her best friend and business partner Kat, Jess is determined to uncover the truth before Lars is put behind bars and The Pearl is permanently cancelled.What She Doesn't Know (If Only She Knew Mystery Series #4)
Par Pamela Crane. 2023
YOUR FAVORITE SAVVY SLEUTHS ARE BACK, AND NOTHING CAN PREPARE THEM FOR THE TWIST THAT'S COMING!When her estranged husband shows…
up on her doorstep, Ginger Mallowan thinks she’s finally getting her happily ever after…until he disappears again.Rick Mallowan had never been the type of father to play catch with his sons. Or the kind of husband to stick around. But when he shows up begging for another chance to win Ginger’s long-retired heart, she can’t deny her first love.As he proves he’s a changed man, for Ginger it’s a dream come true. Until it twists into a nightmare when he vanishes once again. Unlike his previous disappearing acts, this time he leaves behind a trail of terrifying clues:The cryptic notes expose secrets only he knows, but she can't decipher them.The blood she found is his, but a body hasn’t turned up.The bullet aimed at her missed, but it came with a deadly message.Despite the missing years and unanswered questions, nothing can scare Ginger--or her sleuthing sidekick Tara and Deaf daughter-in-law Sloane--away from digging into the past to save Rick…even if it costs Ginger's heart breaking all over again. As the search dredges up traumatic memories along with a shocking clue from the 1970s, will flower power be enough to uncover The Who behind the threats?While the truth might be dangerous, what she doesn’t know might kill her."This murder-solving trio will have you hooked! Meet Sloane, a Deaf Insta-famous party planner with a knack for finding evidence. Ginger, an eccentric grandma unafraid to speak her mind. And Tara, a horse rescuer who attracts trouble and fights for the truth. You'll laugh until you pee your pants, stay up past your bedtime, and be hooked until the twist has you reeling!" (reader review)A witty bestselling murder mystery series perfect for fans of Nita Prose's The Maid, Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum Series, and The Thursday Murder Club. Unlike anything you've read, it's guaranteed to keep you on your toes until the twisty end!Frayed Edges: A Quilting Cozy
Par Carol Dean Jones. 2021
Cozy up with Sarah and her friends for more murder, quilting, and community When sixty-eight-year-old Sarah Miller moves into the…
Cunningham Village retirement community, she is mourning the loss of her husband and the place that has been home for forty-two years. But Sarah is a survivor. As she reaches out into the retirement community that is to become home, she finds friends, activities, new hobbies, and a love interest. In the twelfth installment, excitement grows as the Tuesday Night Quilters plan an antique quilt show. But things go terribly wrong. Sarah and Sophie again throw themselves into the middle of the investigation, but this time Sarah finds herself in real danger. As always, Sarah and her retirement village cohorts offer fun, mystery, and lots of quilting. The twelfth in a series! Follow your favorite characters from story to story In the newest adventure, Sarah and Sophie find themselves at an antique quilt show before things go terribly wrong Includes complete instructions for the cover quilt featured in the storyEnd of the Road (Black Horse Campground Mysteries #Vol. 1)
Par Amy M Bennett. 2013
The truth takes a detour in this cozy camping whodunit set in the beautiful New Mexico wilderness—first in the Black…
Horse Campground Mystery series. The Black Horse Campground, outside of Bonney, New Mexico, has been in Corrie Black&’s family for years. But since her father&’s death, she&’s been running it alone—along with her trusted employees and an eccentric group of year-rounders and regular visitors. In between spring break and summer is usually a downtime for Corrie and the campground, even with Bike Rally Weekend on the horizon. This April, however, peace and quiet are not an option. A disconcertingly attractive biker arrives, who arouses the suspicions of Corrie&’s childhood friend and one-time ex, Sheriff Rick Sutton. Then, one of Corrie&’s favorite guests is shot dead in his own RV, leaving his wheelchair-bound wife in the care of a son whom no one knew existed. And though Corrie is warned by Rick to stay out of his investigation, she can&’t sit by while her home and friends are threatened. And no one is more surprised than Corrie when she discovers that her little piece of paradise is brimming with secrets and scandals that put a gun in the hands of a most unlikely killer . . .A Smoking Bun: A Bakeshop Mystery (A Bakeshop Mystery #18)
Par Ellie Alexander. 2024
Another delicious installment in the Bakeshop Series set in Ashland, OR!The mountains are calling in Ashland, Oregon, where pastry chef…
turned amateur sleuth, Jules Capshaw, is baking up a bevy of spiced curry buns and chai cookies for a moonlit snowshoe tour. Ramiro’s family is visiting from Spain and Jules can’t wait to take them up to her beloved Mount A with its charming and rustic lodge, backcountry trails, and star-filled skies that stretch for miles. Their winter wonderland adventure is nothing short of magical and the merry party opts to return to the slope the next day for the Downhill Dummy.The annual competition is a favorite amongst snow lovers. Contestants strap makeshift dummies to skis and send them hurling down a death-defying ski jump in hopes of catching big air. The team at Torte is in the mix this year with their own replica of a tiered cake and a baker who closely resembles their fearless leader. It’s a fun and festive atmosphere as dummies sail past the crowd to huge cheers and applause. Until one of the dummies takes a deadly detour and lands atop Fitz Baskin.Fitz is a guide on the mountain and his icy dealings have made for frosty relationships with everyone he encounters. Suddenly there are more suspects than snowdrifts as Jules dives into the investigation. She unearths a web of secrets and motives that threaten to shake the rustic mountain lodge to its core. Can she catch the killer before they strike again, or will the truth be buried forever under fluffy layers of fresh snow?The Witless Protection Program
Par Maria DiRico. 2024
Mia Carina has steered her Italian-American family&’s Astoria, Queens, catering hall, Belle View Banquet Manor, into becoming the borough&’s premiere…
party site, and nothing could make her happier—except her boyfriend proposing. There&’s just one presumed-dead obstacle in the way . . . A strong, independent woman and respected entrepreneur, Mia never imagined she&’d pine for a marriage proposal. Yet lately, with her beloved Shane, she&’s on tenterhooks. It&’s especially surprising, considering Mia&’s first husband, Adam, was a philandering grifter, assumed lost-at-sea after a boating disaster. But everyone knows what happens when you assume . . . While working a huge wedding expo in Manhattan, Mia is shocked to spot the man who nearly destroyed her life. The one who&’s supposed to be sleeping with the fishes. But she loses him in the crowd. And when it happens again the next day, it&’s time for an emergency meeting with the family—and the Family. Because if Adam is alive, Mia is still married . . . Everyone wants Adam dead. Everyone except Mia. She&’s dealt with enough police for a lifetime. Mia needs to be a divorcée, not a widow. But someone out there disagrees, and if Mia doesn&’t discover who, she may never be free to marry Shane—or anyone else . . .Italian recipes included!How To Solve Your Own Murder: An unmissable mystery with a killer hook! (The Castle Knoll Files)
Par Kristen Perrin. 2024
'Smart, twisty, and original' Heat Frances always said she'd be murdered.She was right.In 1965, seventeen-year-old Frances Adams was told by…
a fortune teller that one day she'd be murdered. Frances spent the next sixty years trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. Of course, no one took her seriously - until she was dead. For Frances, being the village busybody was a form of insurance. She'd spent a lifetime compiling dirt on every person she met, just in case they might turn out to be her killer. In the heart of her sprawling country estate lies an eccentric library of detective work, where the right person could step in and use her findings to solve her murder. When her great-niece Annie arrives from London and discovers that Frances' worst fear has come true, Annie is thrust into her great-aunt's last act of revenge against her sceptical friends and family. Frances' will stipulates that the person who solves her murder will inherit her millions. Can Annie unravel the mystery and find justice for Frances, or will digging up the past lead her into the path of the killer?******************************Praise for How To Solve Your Own Murder'Warm, clever and wildly original' Elly Griffiths'A wonderful idea and, pun intended, brilliantly executed' Ian Moore'Stuffed with secrets and surprises . . . a terrific read' J. M. Hall'A puzzling whodunnit, with plenty of action and some VERY funny one liners' Jennie Godfrey'I so enjoyed this smart, original murder mystery' Beth O' Leary'A deliciously inventive new take on the classic murder mystery' Bobby Palmer 'Ridiculously fun . . . unputdownable . . . One to savour for fans of Only Murders in The Building' My Weekly'Fresh, unconventional . . . charming and multilayered' Sarah Penner'A masterclass in the art of mystery' Elle Cosimano'I loved it . . . an utterly charming whodunnit' Karma Brown'A brilliant and masterful whodunnit' Liv Constantine'This humorous mystery is ideal for fans of The Thursday Murder Club' Candis 'If you loved Hot Fuzz, or binged Only Murders in the Building, this one is for you!' Samuel Burr'A bright, fresh and natural voice' Jessica BullThe Seafarer's Secret
Par Carol Ann Collins. 2024
Secrets are revealed. Lies are exposed. And in order to have a future, William and Eva will have to delve…
into the past. William Templeton, widower and police chief of Eden, North Carolina is working the scene of a local woman's drowning when the body is found with an old gold coin in her pocket – identical to a coin that was discovered on Catherine's body, his estranged wife, over a year ago. Catherine's case, originally deemed a tragic accident, has been reopened, forcing William to step down as police chief. Historian and Blackbeard expert, Eva Knightly, is brought into the investigation to help identify the coins and can't understand why her good friend Catherine never mentioned anything about it. When more coins surface at a local church, Eva and William know it's more than mere coincidence. With the entire town whispering about Blackbeard, cursed coins, and lost treasure, it becomes hard to separate what is true and what is a myth. The Seafarer's Secret is a thrilling cinematic mystery featuring the exigent slow-burning romance between William and Eva as they work together to reveal the secrets and lies of Eden, North Carolina. Though, in order to have a future, they'll have to look deep into the past to keep from being a modern-day killer's next victim.How To Solve Your Own Murder (The Castle Knoll Files)
Par Kristen Perrin. 2024
The biggest debut of 2024 and a hilarious mystery with a killer hook. Perfect for fans of Knives Out and…
Only Murders in the Building.FRANCES ALWAYS SAID SHE'D BE MURDERED...SHE WAS RIGHT.In 1965, when Frances Adams was seventeen, a fortune teller told her that one day she'd be murdered. Thus began a lifetime of trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. No one took Frances seriously for sixty years - until, of course, she was murdered. But for Frances, being the village busybody was a form of insurance. She'd spent a lifetime compiling dirt on every person she met, just in case they might turn out to be her killer. In the heart of her sprawling country estate lies an eccentric library of detective work, where the right person could step in and use her findings to solve her murder. When her great-niece Annie arrives from London and discovers that Frances' worst fear has come true, Annie is thrust into her great-aunt's last act of revenge against her sceptical friends and family. Frances' will stipulates that the person who solves her murder inherits her millions, and she's challenged a group that includes Annie to prove to the world that Frances was right all along about her future. Can Annie unravel the mystery and find justice for Frances, or will digging up the past lead her into the path of the killer?(P)2024 Quercus Editions LimitedDeath Unfiltered (A Ground Rules Mystery #4)
Par Emmeline Duncan. 2024
A fresh-voiced and witty cozy mystery series set in Portland, Oregon, from rising star Emmeline Duncan, starring twenty-something master barista…
Sage Caplin. Perfect for coffee-lovers, cozy readers, and fans of Cleo Coyle&’s Coffeehouse Mysteries. Ground Rules isn&’t the only newcomer set to open in Portland&’s grand new Button Building. Fortunately, most of the fellow micro-restaurant owners and patrons are great—with two exceptions. There&’s Rose, a true-crime podcaster and active TikToker who&’s pestering Sage for an interview about her estranged con-artist mother; and Bianca, the familiar and perpetually unpleasant owner of Breakfast Bandits. Bianca is abrasive to everyone, so Sage doesn&’t feel singled out. . . . Until Bianca falls dead at the building&’s grand opening—a to-go cup of Ground Rules coffee in her hand. Laced with Ketamine, also known as Special K. It doesn&’t help that just before she collapsed, Bianca was publicly rude to Sage. Or that Bianca&’s boyfriend points the police toward Sage. Or that Rose, still hung up on investigating Sage&’s mom, has declared she&’ll solve the murder. Now it will be up to Sage to sift through a complex blend of motives, blackmail, and old and new rivalries to get to the truth of a very bitter brew . . .Praise for Double Shot Death&“A clever sleuth, music trivia, and plenty of West Coast vibes add up to an enjoyable read.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“Solid prose, a well-crafted plot, and plenty of coffee lore draw the reader in. A socially liberal vibe . . . sets this cozy apart.&” —Publishers WeeklyDeath Comes to Marlow: A Novel (The Marlow Murder Club #2)
Par Robert Thorogood. 2023
"Fiendishly clever." —Kirkus Reviews"Judith and Co have to bring all their bonkers interview techniques and leaps of logic into play…
to uncover the truth." —Crime Fiction Lover BBCOne show creator of Death in Paradise, Robert Thorogood delights in giving the Christie-mystery a busy-body twist. Judith (our favorite skinny-dipping, whiskey-sipping, crossword puzzle author), along with Becks the vicar's wife, and Susie the dogwalker find themselves in a head-scratching, utterly clever country house, locked-room murder mystery. Holiday festivities are now January doldrums when Judith gets a call—Sir Peter Bailey, a prominent Marlovian is inviting notable citizens to his house the day before his wedding to celebrate. Judith decides to go—after all, it's a few houses up the Thames and free champagne, for sure. During the party, a loud crash inside stops the festivities. The groom-to-be has been crushed to death in his study. The door was locked from the inside so the police say suicide, obviously. Friends. Sir Peter cannot be left for dead like that…Judith and the Marlow Murder Club are on the case. Next in series from 2023 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE, LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN AWARD for Marlow Murder ClubReaders love The Marlow Murder Club:"A delightful story that involves an unlikely trio of amateur detectives. Loved the English setting the quirky characters.""A very cleverly-constructed puzzle. Definitely worth reading!""Excellent mystery!"The Crossing Places: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 1 (The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries #1)
Par Elly Griffiths. 2009
Start right here! Discover the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and become obsessed with one of the most popular crime series…
in Britain.'Galloway now seems as real as Marple and Morse' The Times'I've never before read a crime novel in which archaeology and detection blend as successfully as in The Crossing Places' ShotsDr Ruth Galloway is called in when a child's bones are discovered near a prehistoric site on the north Norfolk salt marshes. Are they the remains of a local girl who disappeared ten years earlier - or are the bones much older?DCI Harry Nelson refuses to give up the hunt for the missing girl. Since she vanished, someone has been sending him creepy anonymous notes about ritual sacrifice. He knows that Ruth's expertise and experience could help him finally to put this case to rest. But when a second child goes missing, Ruth finds herself in danger from a killer who knows she's getting ever closer to the truth.'Captivating! A quick, thrilling read that ends making you want to read Book 2 immediately!' 5* READER REVIEW'I really enjoyed this book, the story kept me gripped to the end! Would definitely recommend it' 5* READER REVIEW'Ruth is such an empathetic character, clever and warm yet she has human weaknesses' 5* READER REVIEW'I envy those coming of the Ruth Galloway series by Elly Griffiths. They are in for a total treat' 5* READER REVIEW'Atmospheric and character-driven, I'd no sooner finished this first book in the Dr Ruth Galloway series than I was reaching for the second' 5* READER REVIEWA Room Full of Bones: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 4 (The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries #4)
Par Elly Griffiths. 2011
WINNER OF THE 2016 CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY. Halloween night, and the dead are closer than ever for Dr…
Ruth Galloway. She is used to long-dead bodies, but a fresh corpse in the middle of a museum is a new challenge. The fourth beguiling Dr Ruth Galloway mystery.'A wonderfully rich mix of ancient and contemporary' GuardianIt is Halloween in King's Lynn, and forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway is attending a strange event at the local history museum - the opening of a coffin containing the bones of a medieval bishop. But then Ruth finds the body of the museum's curator lying beside the coffin. Soon the museum's wealthy owner lies dead in his stables too. These two deaths could be from natural causes but DCI Harry Nelson isn't convinced, and it is only a matter of time before Ruth and Nelson cross paths once more. When threatening letters come to light, events take an even more sinister turn. But as Ruth's friends become involved, where will her loyalties lie? As her convictions are tested, she and Nelson must discover how Aboriginal skulls, drug smuggling and the Aboriginal ritual of The Dreaming may hold the answer to these deaths - and be the key to their own survival.The House at Sea's End: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 3 (The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries #3)
Par Elly Griffiths. 2011
WNNER OF THE 2016 CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY. The shadow of the Second World War looms dark over the…
third chilling mystery for Dr Ruth Galloway. Some buried secrets shouldn't be uncovered.'A melancholy setting, an eerie discovery, a lone investigator... perfect for the long winter evening' Financial TimesDr Ruth Galloway is called in by a team of archaeologists investigating coastal erosion on the north Norfolk coast, when they unearth six bodies buried at the foot of a cliff. They seem to have been there a very long time. Ruth must help discover how long, and how on earth they got there. Ruth and DCI Nelson are drawn together once more to unravel the past. Tests reveal that the bodies have lain, preserved in the sand, for sixty years. The mystery of their deaths stretches back to the Second World War, a time when Great Britain was threatened by invasion. Ruth thought she knew the history of Norfolk - she's about to find out just how wrong she was, and how far someone will go to keep their secrets buried.The Janus Stone: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 2 (The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries #2)
Par Elly Griffiths. 2010
A gruesome discovery at an old children's home lays bare terrible secret's from Norwich's past in the second gripping mystery…
for Dr Ruth Galloway.'The setting is enticingly atmospheric . . . a really intelligent murder story' IndependentDr Ruth Galloway's forensic skills are called upon when builders, demolishing an old house in Norwich, uncover the bones of a child - minus the skull - beneath a doorway. Is it some ritual sacrifice or just plain straightforward murder? Ruth links up with DCI Harry Nelson to investigate. The house was once a children's home. Nelson traces the Catholic priest who used to run the place. He tells him that two children did go missing forty years before - a boy and a girl. They were never found. When carbon dating proves that the child's bones predate the home and relate to a time when the house was privately owned, Ruth is drawn ever more deeply into the case. But as spring turns into summer it becomes clear that someone is desperate to put her off the scent by frightening her to death...