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THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #5'An absolute master of pace, plotting and character' ELLY GRIFFITHSA MISSING CHILDSt Martin’s is shrouded in bitterly cold fog when Jade Minear and her twin brother, Ethan, are attacked in a field, late at night. Ethan manages to return home but the shocking events of Jade’s disappearance have rendered him mute.A LONG-HELD GRUDGEOn a small island where there are few places a child can hide, DI Ben Kitto must battle the elements to search for Jade. When his investigation reveals that the Minear family have many enemies on the island, Kitto grows increasingly worried that Jade is in danger.A KILLER HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT . . .Meanwhile, someone on the island knows exactly where the girl is. Someone with a deep-seated hatred of Jade's family. To find the truth, Kitto must investigate the lives of the people he has known all of his life. Because one of them is lying – and it isn’t long until a body is found . . .PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES:‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down. I’ve been a Kate Rhodes fan for years and in Ben Kitto she has created a detective who is just as complex and compelling as Kate’s elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are so brilliant evoked, I could almost feel the tide encroaching as time ran out to find the killer' ERIN KELLY‘Absorbing and complex, Hell Bay kept me guessing until the final pages’ RACHEL ABBOTT'A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline' SOPHIE HANNAH'Beautifully written and expertly plotted; this is a masterclass' GUARDIAN'Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story' METRO'Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting' Jake Kerridge, SUNDAY EXPRESS‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland' MEL MCGRATH'I love reading Kate's books in the way I love reading Sophie Hannah – a poet writing crime fiction is a great thing . . . It is at once a locked-room mystery, a story of the returning hero, and an examination of fear and abuse. It has the air of a twenty-first century Agatha Christie' JULIA CROUCH

THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #4‘Clever, atmospheric and compelling, it’s another masterclass in plotting’ WOMAN'S WEEKLY'Rhodes is a published poet and every one of her sentences sings' FINANCIAL TIMESWITH A KILLER ON THE LOOSEAs the scorching summer sun beats down on St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, DI Ben Kitto and his team are training for the annual Swimathon, until they discover a body hanging from Pulpit Rock, dressed in a bridal gown.ON A TINY ISLANDAn obsessive killer is hunting for female victims. Kitto has no choice but to stop anyone leaving St Mary’s, but soon another woman is attacked.EVERYONE IS A SUSPECTThe killer must be a trusted member of the community. Kitto’s investigation is being watched closely, the killer always one step ahead, as the next victim is chosen . . .NO ONE IS SAFE  PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES:‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down. I’ve been a Kate Rhodes fan for years and in Ben Kitto she has created a detective who is just as complex and compelling as Kate’s elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are so brilliant evoked, I could almost feel the tide encroaching as time ran out to find the killer' ERIN KELLY‘Absorbing and complex, Hell Bay kept me guessing until the final pages’ RACHEL ABBOTT'A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline' SOPHIE HANNAH'Beautifully written and expertly plotted; this is a masterclass' GUARDIAN'Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story' METRO'Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting' Jake Kerridge, SUNDAY EXPRESS‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland' MEL MCGRATH'I love reading Kate's books in the way I love reading Sophie Hannah – a poet writing crime fiction is a great thing . . . It is at once a locked-room mystery, a story of the returning hero, and an examination of fear and abuse. It has the air of a twenty-first century Agatha Christie' JULIA CROUCH

THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #6'An absolute master of pace, plotting and character' ELLY GRIFFITHS REVENGEDI Ben Kitto made many enemies in his time working as an undercover officer for the Met police, none more ruthless and calculating than gang leader Craig Travis.IS WORTHTravis has longed to make Kitto pay for his role in getting him convicted – and that day has finally arrived. Now, a dark and twisted killer is heading for the Scilly Isles, one who has waited a long time for revenge.WAITING FOR . . .With Kitto busy investigating the discovery of a body on the islands and distracted by the imminent arrival of his first child, his defences are down. He has so much to lose.And Travis will stop at nothing to take it all from him.  PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES: ‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down' ERIN KELLY‘Absorbing and complex, Hell Bay kept me guessing until the final pages’ RACHEL ABBOTT'A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline' SOPHIE HANNAH'Beautifully written and expertly plotted; this is a masterclass' GUARDIAN'Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story' METRO'Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting' SUNDAY EXPRESS‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland' MEL MCGRATH'It is at once a locked-room mystery, a story of the returning hero, and an examination of fear and abuse. It has the air of a twenty-first century Agatha Christie' JULIA CROUCH

THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #3‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down' ERIN KELLY  ‘An absolute master of pace, plotting and character’ ELLY GRIFFITHSINTRUDERS HERE ARE BOUND TO DIE . . .  As the sun sets on a cold November evening, the tiny community of St Agnes prepares for their annual Fifth-of-November festivities. Moments before the fireworks are scheduled to commence, an islander discovers a charred body left on the bonfire, and quickly it becomes clear that a killer is at large.  Ben Kitto is the Deputy Chief of Police for the Scilly Isles, and with a killer on the loose, he has no choice but to forbid all residents from leaving the island. With a population of just eighty people, everyone is a suspect and no one is safe.  When threats start appearing, written in the old Cornish language, Ben suspects that the killer’s motive is to rid the island of the newcomers who threaten their traditions. With time running out, Ben hurries to discover the secrets of the island’s peculiar residents, but he knows it’s only a matter of time before another fire is started . . .  No place to run.No place to hide.  PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES:‘In Burnt Island, Kate Rhodes' portrayals of island life are vivid; her landscapes deftly sketched. A tense thriller with pitch-perfect pace – I devoured it!’ ISABEL ASHDOWN‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down. I’ve been a Kate Rhodes fan for years and in Ben Kitto she has created a detective who is just as complex and compelling as Kate’s elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are so brilliant evoked, I could almost feel the tide encroaching as time ran out to find the killer' ERIN KELLY‘Absorbing and complex, Hell Bay kept me guessing until the final pages’ RACHEL ABBOTT'A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline' SOPHIE HANNAH'Beautifully written and expertly plotted; this is a masterclass' GUARDIAN'Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story' METRO'Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting' Jake Kerridge, SUNDAY EXPRESS‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland' MEL MCGRATH'I love reading Kate's books in the way I love reading Sophie Hannah – a poet writing crime fiction is a great thing . . . It is at once a locked-room mystery, a story of the returning hero, and an examination of fear and abuse. It has the air of a twenty-first century Agatha Christie' JULIA CROUCH

THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #7‘An absolute master of pace, plotting and character’ ELLY GRIFFITHSON A REMOTE ISLANDWhen Jez Cardew’s boat is found drifting empty on the Atlantic Ocean, DI Ben Kitto and his fellow lifeboat crew members immediately fear the worst. After an extensive search yields no results, the team are forced to retreat to dry land as darkness sets in.  THE OCEAN IS MERCILESSBut Kitto can’t let it go. Why would Jez – an experienced sailor – get into difficulty when the sea has been calm for weeks? Unless his disappearance was no accident.  BUT SO ARE THE PEOPLE . . .The gruesome discovery of a hand washed ashore on the beach confirms his hunch. Because a medal is attached to the index finger, and it can only have been placed there by the killer.  This strange clue is the only lead to an agenda as cold as the ocean itself. Kitto must work fast, before the small, isolated community closes ranks. And it’s only a matter of time before the murderer among them strikes again . . .  Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths, this gripping new locked-island mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat until the bitter end. ‘Beautifully written and expertly plotted’ GUARDIAN‘Kate Rhodes directs her cast of suspects with consummate skill, keeping us guessing right to the heartbreaking end’ LOUISE CANDLISH

THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES # 2‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down' ERIN KELLYTHE ISLAND OF TRESCO HOLDS A DARK SECRET SOMEONE WILL KILL TO PROTECT.Ben Kitto has become the Scilly Isles’ Deputy Chief of Police. As the island’s lazy summer takes hold, he finds himself missing the excitement of the murder squad in London. But when the body of professional diver Jude Trellon is discovered, anchored to the rocks of a nearby cave, his investigative skills are once again needed.At first it appears that the young woman’s death was a tragic accident, but when evidence is found that suggests otherwise, the islanders close ranks. With even those closest to the victim refusing to talk, it seems that plenty of people might have had reason to harm her. As the islanders remain guarded, Ben Kitto suspects a killer is on the loose in Tresco.Everyone is a suspect.Nobody is safe.PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES:  'Kate Rhodes directs her cast of suspects with consummate skill, keeping us guessing right to the heartbreaking end. I'm a fan' Louise Candlish'Evocative, immersive, twisty' Sarah Vaughan‘A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline’ Sophie Hannah, Daily Express‘A pacy psychological thriller’ Laura Wilson, Guardian'Kate writes so beautifully and with such an authentic sense of place. The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland' Melanie McGrath‘Both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout’ Daily Mail‘One of the most absorbing books I've read in a long time - perfectly thrilling’ Mel Sherratt‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down’ Erin Kelly‘Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting’ Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express‘Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story’ Metro‘An enjoyably scary chiller’ Sunday Mirror‘The pace never slackens from the first page to the last’ Rachel Abbott, author of Only the Innocent‘Fast paced and harrowing, this gripping novel will leave you guessing until the end’ Bella‘Great twists, turns and surprises’ Sun

THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #7‘An absolute master of pace, plotting and character’ ELLY GRIFFITHSON A REMOTE ISLANDWhen Jez Cardew’s boat is found drifting empty on the Atlantic Ocean, DI Ben Kitto and his fellow lifeboat crew members immediately fear the worst. After an extensive search yields no results, the team are forced to retreat to dry land as darkness sets in.  THE OCEAN IS MERCILESSBut Kitto can’t let it go. Why would Jez – an experienced sailor – get into difficulty when the sea has been calm for weeks? Unless his disappearance was no accident.  BUT SO ARE THE PEOPLE . . .The gruesome discovery of a hand washed ashore on the beach confirms his hunch. Because a medal is attached to the index finger, and it can only have been placed there by the killer.  This strange clue is the only lead to an agenda as cold as the ocean itself. Kitto must work fast, before the small, isolated community closes ranks. And it’s only a matter of time before the murderer among them strikes again . . .  Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths, this gripping new locked-island mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat until the bitter end. ‘Beautifully written and expertly plotted’ GUARDIAN‘Kate Rhodes directs her cast of suspects with consummate skill, keeping us guessing right to the heartbreaking end’ LOUISE CANDLISH

‘Chillingly compelling and expertly assembled. An immersive piece of thriller writing of the sort late-night-reading binges are made of’ B. P. WALTER ‘Dark, intense, and expertly crafted. Kate Rhodes delivers exactly what I look for in a gripping thriller’ RACHEL ABBOTT She thinks she understand stalkers. Until she becomes a target . . . Elly is an expert in stalking – an academic at Cambridge University and a popular media pundit. She knows the subject intimately: what motivates a stalker, how they behave, how to rehabilitate them.But now it’s personal. Someone is following her, making silent phone calls and sending her ominous notes. The message is always the same – me or you.Elly can’t trust anyone – not her family, her friends or her colleagues. She knows that her stalker must be someone close to her. And when they suddenly turn violent, she realizes she’s running out of time to find out who it is.Because it looks like only one of them will survive.A terrifying cat-and-mouse chase, told from the perspective of the stalker and the stalked – a roller-coaster ride with an ending you won’t see coming. ‘Terrifying and tense, as unpredictable as it is compelling' LESLEY KARA‘A classy, edge-of-the-seat thriller which will keep you guessing throughout!’ B.A. PARIS‘Pacy, tense and unsettling . . . Kate keeps you guessing until the end, then hits you with a chapter that will stay with you long after you close the book’ MARI HANNAH‘Stylish and atmospheric, with a final page that is sure to chill your bones. Loved it’ CAZ FREAR  'The tension never lets up. Just when you think you’ve unravelled the mystery, Rhodes masterfully delivers a twist that leaves you breathless’ JO JAKEMAN 'A bloody good read. Tense and intense' KATE EVANS ‘Pacy and chilling. I binged it’ EMMA BAMFORD ‘Kate Rhodes always delivers an entertaining read but this standalone novel really packs a punch’ RUSS THOMAS   ‘Gripping . . . I just couldn't put this down’ SIMON McCLEAVE  'A creepy slow-burn of a thriller – one that will have you looking over your own shoulder as you read late into the night’ SARAH PEKKANEN ‘Superb plotting. The very best in psychological crime writing’ JANE ISAAC'Tense and terrifying - no one is above suspicion in this masterpiece of literary manipulation' ANNE COATES‘Deliciously addictive’ ISABEL ASHDOWN ‘Irresistible’ CRIME TIME ‘Terrifying’ CRIME MONTHLY'Tense and properly chilling' SUN ON SUNDAY, FABULOUS MAGAZINE

‘Chillingly compelling and expertly assembled. An immersive piece of thriller writing of the sort late-night-reading binges are made of’ B. P. WALTER ‘Dark, intense, and expertly crafted. Kate Rhodes delivers exactly what I look for in a gripping thriller’ RACHEL ABBOTT She thinks she understand stalkers. Until she becomes a target . . . Elly is an expert in stalking – an academic at Cambridge University and a popular media pundit. She knows the subject intimately: what motivates a stalker, how they behave, how to rehabilitate them.But now it’s personal. Someone is following her, making silent phone calls and sending her ominous notes. The message is always the same – me or you.Elly can’t trust anyone – not her family, her friends or her colleagues. She knows that her stalker must be someone close to her. And when they suddenly turn violent, she realizes she’s running out of time to find out who it is.Because it looks like only one of them will survive.A terrifying cat-and-mouse chase, told from the perspective of the stalker and the stalked – a roller-coaster ride with an ending you won’t see coming. ‘Terrifying and tense, as unpredictable as it is compelling' LESLEY KARA‘A classy, edge-of-the-seat thriller which will keep you guessing throughout!’ B.A. PARIS‘Pacy, tense and unsettling . . . Kate keeps you guessing until the end, then hits you with a chapter that will stay with you long after you close the book’ MARI HANNAH‘Stylish and atmospheric, with a final page that is sure to chill your bones. Loved it’ CAZ FREAR  'The tension never lets up. Just when you think you’ve unravelled the mystery, Rhodes masterfully delivers a twist that leaves you breathless’ JO JAKEMAN 'A bloody good read. Tense and intense' KATE EVANS ‘Pacy and chilling. I binged it’ EMMA BAMFORD ‘Kate Rhodes always delivers an entertaining read but this standalone novel really packs a punch’ RUSS THOMAS   ‘Gripping . . . I just couldn't put this down’ SIMON McCLEAVE  'A creepy slow-burn of a thriller – one that will have you looking over your own shoulder as you read late into the night’ SARAH PEKKANEN ‘Superb plotting. The very best in psychological crime writing’ JANE ISAAC'Tense and terrifying - no one is above suspicion in this masterpiece of literary manipulation' ANNE COATES‘Deliciously addictive’ ISABEL ASHDOWN ‘Irresistible’ CRIME TIME ‘Terrifying’ CRIME MONTHLY'Tense and properly chilling' SUN ON SUNDAY, FABULOUS MAGAZINE

Crossbones Yard was a burial ground once. Now it's wasteland, tucked away in the back streets of Borough beneath the shadow of the Shard. The perfect place to leave a body...Alice Quentin finds the murder victim lying there - the woman's hand outstretched, as if begging for her help. A psychologist who sometimes works with the Metropolitan police, Alice is no stranger to sick minds. But this case is worse than anything she's seen before, and the killer is determined to make it personal.

'A page-turning read' PENNY HANCOCK'Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place.' ERIN KELLY'Quentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout' DAILY MAILTHEIR SINS ARE NOT FORGIVEN.At the height of a summer heatwave, a killer stalks the City of London.The avenging angel leaves behind a scattering of feathers with each body - but why these victims? What were their sins?Psychologist Alice Quentin only agrees to help out on the case because she owes Detective Don Burns a favour. But soon she finds herself deep in the toxic heart of the Square Mile . . . A place where money means more than life - and no one can be counted innocent.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'An exciting and complex thriller with lots of twists' 5*'Second in the series this author just gets better and better! Twists, turns, holding of breath . . . it's got it all' 5*'Well written, compelling, couldn't put it down. there's a dry wit here which makes the most unlikely completely likely!' 5*'Yet another great book from Kate Rhodes. I was gripped from the first page' 5*'another damn good read from a very good author. I'm definitely putting book 3 in the TBR pile' 5*

Getting inside the mind of a killer isn't for the faint of heart... Alice Quentin faces her most terrifying challenge yet in this chilling novel, perfect for fans of Nicci French.

Jude Shelley, daughter of a prominent cabinet minister, had her whole life ahead of her until she was attacked and left to drown in the Thames. Miraculously, she survived. A year later, her family ask psychologist Alice Quentin to re-examine the case. But then an elderly priest is attacked in Battersea, his body washed up at Westminster Pier. An ancient glass bead is tied to his wrist. The river has always demanded sacrifices, and now it seems a killer believes it's calling out for more.Alice is certain that Jude and her family are hiding something, but unless she can persuade them to share what they know, more victims will drown...

'Will leave you guessing until the end' BELLA'Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place.' ERIN KELLY'We couldn't put it down!' BESTTHEIR CRIMES RUN DEEP . . .Jude Shelley, the daughter of a prominent cabinet minister, was assaulted and left for dead in the river Thames. Her attacker was never caught. A year later, forensic psychologist Alice Quentin is asked to re-examine the case.Then another body is found: an elderly priest, washed up at Westminster Pier. An ancient glass bead is tied to his wrist.Alice is certain that the Shelleys are hiding something - and that there will be more victims unless she can persuade them to share what they know . . .WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'I have followed the Alice Quentin series from the first, and Rhodes gets better and better.' 5*'Brilliant book, gripping from start to finish. Read it in two days!' 5*'Kate Rhodes manages to cast a magical spell on that reader that leaves you eager for more' 5*'The whole series is a class act. Go and read this now!' 5*'Wow, wow, wow Kate Rhodes is back with a bang with her fourth Alice Quentin novel' 5*

'An excellent read' RACHEL ABBOTT'Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place.' ERIN KELLY'The pace never lets up in Kate Rhodes' latest thriller' TAMAR COHEN'A riveting read' ALEX MARWOODClare Riordan and her son Mikey are abducted from Clapham Common early one morning. Hours later, the boy is found wandering disorientated. Soon after, a pack of Clare's blood is left on a doorstep in the heart of the City of London.Alice Quentin is brought in to help the traumatised child uncover his memories - which might lead them to his mother's captors. But she swiftly realises Clare is not the first victim... nor will she be the last.The killers are driven by a desire for revenge... and in the end, it will all come down to blood.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'I found myself reading long into the night - absolutely loved it!' 5*'Such an imagination! I was captivated by the suspense in this story' 5*'A fast paced story line with numerous possibilities as to the killers, keeps you guessing til the end' 5*'I LOVE this series. I will make it my mission to get everyone to read it' 5*'The story was so fresh and utterly different with characters and a plot that you really have deep feelings for' 5*'Kate Rhodes just gets better and better' 5*

THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES # 4The fourth instalment in a gripping and atmospheric crime series set on a small island where there is no escape . . .‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down' ERIN KELLYAN ISLAND ON LOCKDOWN. A KILLER ON THE LOOSE . . .As the scorching summer sun covers the small Scilly island of St Mary’s, DI Ben Kitto and his team are training for the annual Swimathon. But their morning session comes to a climactic end when they discover a body hanging from Pulpit Rock. The victim has been dressed up in a bridal gown, and Ben quickly realises that a dark and sinister killer is at large on the island.To prevent the killer from escaping, Ben has no choice but to lock down St Mary’s, yet in doing so he is unwillingly trapping the killer’s next victim. When another woman is attacked, Ben gathers the island’s at-risk residents inside the local hotel for safety, but the killer is already watching and remains one step ahead . . .Everyone is a suspect. No one is safe.PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES:‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down. I’ve been a Kate Rhodes fan for years and in Ben Kitto she has created a detective who is just as complex and compelling as Kate’s elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are so brilliant evoked, I could almost feel the tide encroaching as time ran out to find the killer' ERIN KELLY‘Absorbing and complex, Hell Bay kept me guessing until the final pages’ RACHEL ABBOTT'A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline' SOPHIE HANNAH'Beautifully written and expertly plotted; this is a masterclass' GUARDIAN'Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story' METRO'Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting' Jake Kerridge, SUNDAY EXPRESS‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland' MEL MCGRATH'I love reading Kate's books in the way I love reading Sophie Hannah – a poet writing crime fiction is a great thing . . . It is at once a locked-room mystery, a story of the returning hero, and an examination of fear and abuse. It has the air of a twenty-first century Agatha Christie' JULIA CROUCH

THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #5'An absolute master of pace, plotting and character' ELLY GRIFFITHSA MISSING CHILDSt Martin’s is shrouded in bitterly cold fog when Jade Minear and her twin brother, Ethan, are attacked in a field, late at night. Ethan manages to return home but the shocking events of Jade’s disappearance have rendered him mute.A LONG-HELD GRUDGEOn a small island where there are few places a child can hide, DI Ben Kitto must battle the elements to search for Jade. When his investigation reveals that the Minear family have many enemies on the island, Kitto grows increasingly worried that Jade is in danger.A KILLER HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT . . .Meanwhile, someone on the island knows exactly where the girl is. Someone with a deep-seated hatred of Jade's family. To find the truth, Kitto must investigate the lives of the people he has known all of his life. Because one of them is lying – and it isn’t long until a body is found . . .PRAISE FOR KATE RHODES:‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down. I’ve been a Kate Rhodes fan for years and in Ben Kitto she has created a detective who is just as complex and compelling as Kate’s elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are so brilliant evoked, I could almost feel the tide encroaching as time ran out to find the killer' ERIN KELLY‘Absorbing and complex, Hell Bay kept me guessing until the final pages’ RACHEL ABBOTT'A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline' SOPHIE HANNAH'Beautifully written and expertly plotted; this is a masterclass' GUARDIAN'Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story' METRO'Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting' Jake Kerridge, SUNDAY EXPRESS‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland' MEL MCGRATH'I love reading Kate's books in the way I love reading Sophie Hannah – a poet writing crime fiction is a great thing . . . It is at once a locked-room mystery, a story of the returning hero, and an examination of fear and abuse. It has the air of a twenty-first century Agatha Christie' JULIA CROUCH

Kate Rhodes’ poetry reflects her upbringing, travels, and lifelong fascination with light. Her early verse, shaped by years teaching in Central Africa (1960–1964), captures landscapes and daily life with precision and honesty, the fierce sun both subject and metaphor. Later, her fascination with glass — clear, coloured, stained — inspired poems rooted in Bolton Priory and York Minster, where she worked as a guide. In pieces such as The Glazier’s Night-Prayer, she blends wit, reverence, and vision. Living on a Yorkshire farm, her work turned earthward, engaging vividly with weather, birds, and soil, yet always reaching toward the spiritual. Across these phases, Rhodes’ poetry grows freer, more candid, and unified by her deep sensitivity to light

When Ben Kitto discovers the body of a young woman, buried near the ruins of an old isolation hospital on the island of St Helen's, he is convinced the killer is hiding in plain sight … and determined to take more lives. The breathtaking, gripping new instalment in the Isles of Scilly Mysteries series…‘A classy, edge-of-the-seat thriller which will keep you guessing throughout!’ B.A. PARIS‘An absolute master of pace, plotting and character’ ELLY GRIFFITHS‘Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting’ Sunday Express ‘No one produces more elegantly written work than Rhodes … and this eighth instalment in her Isles of Scilly Mysteries series has the same acute sense of place as any of its predecessors, with Kitto as richly characterised a protagonist as ever' Financial Times–––DI BEN KITTO RETURNS…A SACRED ISLANDWinter storms lash the Isles of Scilly, when DI Ben Kitto ferries the islands’ priest to St Helen’s. Father Michael intends to live as a pilgrim in the ruins of an ancient church on the uninhabited island, but an ugly secret is buried among the rocks. Digging frantically in the sand, Ben’s dog, Shadow, unearths the emaciated remains of a young woman.A SHOCKING MURDERThe discovery chills Ben to the core. The victim is Vietnamese, with no clear link to the community – and her killer has made sure that no one will find her easily.A KILLER ON THE LOOSEThe storm intensifies as the investigation gathers pace. Soon Scilly is cut off by bad weather, with no help available from the mainland. Ben is certain the killer is hiding in plain sight. He knows they are waiting to kill again – and at unimaginable cost.____‘Dark, intense, and expertly crafted’ RACHEL ABBOTT‘An atmospheric and moving depiction of a tightly knit community in a rugged and often dangerous landscape, Deadman’s Pool is tense and deftly plotted, the pathos fuelling true suspense' Guardian‘It’s always a bonus when a story gives a psychological insight into a place as well as the minds of the characters. In this case it’s the slightly claustrophobic intensity of the Isles of Scilly that is expertly revealed through the eyes of DI Ben Kitto in the latest of this superb series’ Daily Mail‘Written with all Kate Rhodes’ trademark atmosphere and intrigue, this thriller keeps the reader guessing right to the end in a truly absorbing, chilling story’ People’s Friend'Poet and novelist Rhodes has always been an elegant writer and that remains the case with this new novel. It’s moody and suspenseful and poignant but ultimately hopeful. Like Ann Cleeves, with Shetland and her Jimmy Perez character' Crime Fiction LoverPraise for Kate Rhodes‘Kate Rhodes directs her cast of suspects with consummate skill, keeping us guessing right to the heartbreaking end’ LOUISE CANDLISH‘A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline’ SOPHIE HANNAH‘Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story’ METRO‘Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets with an uplifting evocation of setting’ Sunday Express‘The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland' MEL MCGRATH‘Evocative, immersive, twisty’ SARAH VAUGHAN‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down' ERIN KELLY‘Beautifully written and expertly plotted, this is a masterclass’ Guardian‘A twenty-first century Agatha Christie' JULIA CROUCH‘Chillingly compelling and expertly assembled’ B. P. WALTER‘Terrifying and tense, as unpredictable as it is compelling' LESLEY KARA‘Kate Rhodes is approaching pole position in the crime writing stakes with her beautifully plotted and elegantly written thrillers’ Financial Times‘Terrifying’ Crime Monthly'Tense and properly chilling’ Fabulous Magazine‘Clever, atmospheric and compelling’ Woman’s Weekly

During Cornwall’s Dark Sky Festival, children begin to disappear, with mermaid charms left behind. Grieving DI Ben Kitto desperately races to stop a killer before his own young son is next. The bestselling, critically acclaimed Isle of Scilly series continues…‘A classy, edge-of-the-seat thriller which will keep you guessing throughout!’ B.A. PARIS‘An absolute master of pace, plotting and character’ ELLY GRIFFITHS‘Rhodes does a superb job of balancing a portrayal of a tiny community oppressed by secrets’ Sunday Express ‘No one produces more elegantly written work than Rhodes' Financial Times_______DI BEN KITTO RETURNS…A COAST IN CELEBRATIONWhen DI Ben Kitto sees a baby thrown into Penzance harbour, he prays it’s a trick of the light. But the threat is real. The child survives – barely – and soon a chilling pattern emerges. As the Dark Sky Festival brings dancers, dreamers and stargazers to Cornwall’s coast, children begin to vanish.A KILLER IN THE CROWDA small mermaid figurine is found beside each scene, echoing the legend of the Mermaid of Zennor, who lured a man to his death beneath the waves. Still reeling from a devastating bereavement and determined to protect his young son, Ben is pulled back into the field and into a deadly investigation. When the killer’s messages begin arriving at his home, the threat becomes terrifyingly personal.A FINAL RECKONINGSuspicions fall on familiar faces. When the summer solstice approaches, Ben must confront the boundaries of love, loss and obsession. In a final, desperate chase along the headland, only his bond with Noah – and the loyalty of his dog, Shadow – can prevent tragedy from repeating itself.––––––––––––––––––Praise for Kate Rhodes 'Dark, intense, and expertly crafted' RACHEL ABBOTT'An atmospheric and moving depiction of a tightly knit community in a rugged and often dangerous landscape … tense and deftly plotted' Guardian'[A] superb series' Daily Mail'A truly absorbing, chilling story' People's Friend 'Kate Rhodes directs her cast of suspects with consummate skill, keeping us guessing right to the heartbreaking end' LOUISE CANDLISH'A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline' SOPHIE HANNAH'Expertly weaves a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story' METRO'The whole book tingles with tension. I hope it does for the Scilly Isles what Ann Cleeves did for Shetland' MEL MCGRATH'Evocative, immersive, twisty' SARAH VAUGHAN'Gripping, clever and impossible to put down' ERIN KELLY

Legend says that giants once roamed the skies. When one fell to Earth, a great city called Raqmu arose from its remains - great if you happen to live in the city, that is.For Haven, an outcast living in the desert outside Raqmu, life is only about survival: sleeping in a shanty, scrounging for food, and fighting others for mere drops of water. However, she refuses to give in to hopelessness - Haven is a resourceful tinkerer who sneaks in and out of Raqmu to find spare parts for building gizmos that make life a little easier for herself and her guardian, Yassu.One night, while scavenging the city's restricted junkyard, Haven uncovers a mysterious relic. Before she gets a chance to inspect it, the city's Guardians come after her! As Haven tears through the back alleys, she's helped along in her escape by Lan, a wealthy city girl who's seen how cruelly the Guardians treat Outsiders. Together, she and Haven form an unlikely bond - one that becomes dangerous when the Guardians track them down . . . and when Haven unwittingly awakens a sleeping giant with her stolen relic.This full-colour graphic novel is an exciting mash-up of dystopian futurism, fantasy adventure, and coming-of-age stories, with a dash of Avatar the Last Airbender for even more thrills!