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''Fantastic read!! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! Packed with twists and tension, this is a crime thriller that demands to be read in one sitting!'' Reader review, 5 starsSome secrets are worth keeping. Others might cost you everything.When DI Fraser Brodie arrives at the scene to find the body of a local mechanic mutilated, a chill runs down his spine. It''s the most brutal killing the Isle of Lewis has seen in decades - since Fraser''s own twin brother was imprisoned for several counts of murder.But as DI Brodie begins his investigation, questioning those closest to the victim, it isn''t long before more bodies start turning up, each accompanied by a note:''I know what you did. I''ll be seeing you.''With the killer closing in on those who might dare to speak up, Fraser and his team are up against the clock to find the answers they need. But the case takes a complicated turn when DI Brodie uncovers a disturbing link between the victims and his own past.The killer will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. But can DI Fraser Brodie catch the killer before they strike too close to home?In this pulse-pounding first book of a new police procedural series, DI Fraser Brodie and his team must uncover deadly truths hidden within the wild beauty of the Scottish Isles. Packed with twists and tension, this is a crime thriller that demands to be read in one sitting. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, Marion Todd and J M Dalgliesh.Readers are LOVING Bury Your Secrets:''A fabulous start to a new series. It has a great storyline and likeable characters... a complex case which encouraged me to keep on reading. I can''t wait to see how this develops. 5 stars from me'' Reader review, 5 stars''A great depiction of a small community with vivid characters and an engaging plot'' Reader review, 5 stars''This was a fantastic police procedural plot with many twisty and intense moments that kept me glued to my kindle. It was packed with tension! I''d highly recommend this book if you''re a fan of police procedural books!'' Reader review, 5 stars''A brilliant start to a new detective series ... had me gripped throughout. I can''t wait for the next book in the series'' Reader review, 5 stars''I completely lost myself in this ...The case was fast paced and so well worked out, a maze of things going on ... It''s a great read'' Reader review, 5 stars''A fantastic police procedural plot with many twisty and intense moments that kept me glued to my kindle. It was packed with tension!'' Reader review, 5 stars

One murder. Two bodies. A chilling island secret . . .Detective Fraser Brodie is at a grisly crime scene on the Isle of Harris. Local aristocrat Lord Edward Devlin has been brutally murdered, his skull bashed in. The violent and bloody scene is all the more shocking for the fact that the victim was eighty. As forensics comb for evidence they uncover a second body - but this crime is not recent. Why are these remains on the Devlin Estate, and are the two deaths somehow connected? With the help of his team, DI Fraser Brodie must race to find the killer and solve a crime that threatens to tear apart this small community. But with his brother out of prison for urgent hospital tests, will he be able to unearth the secrets and lies that have cast such a long shadow over this rugged and beautiful isle?The second instalment in this thrilling and atmospheric new crime thriller series set in the Scottish Isles - perfect for fans of J.M. Dalgliesh, Rachel McLean, Joy Ellis and J.D. Kirk.Readers can't get enough of the second instalment in Kerry Watts' DI Fraser Brodie series, Dead and Gone! 'A Brilliant Second Outing for DI Brodie! The series absolutely hits its stride . . . The shock ending turned everything on its head and was tied up as neatly as an expensive gift wrapped box.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Fantastic book and series! This book had chilling suspense, gruesome murders, mystery, intrigue, fascinating characters, and a few jaw dropping twists!' Reader review, 5 stars 'An incredibly enjoyable, fast-paced, addictive, and twisty read . . . I absolutely love this series.' Reader review, 5 stars 'So good to get this 2nd book. Was really hoping there would be more. Fraser is such a good character . . . Great teamwork obviously and long may they continue.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Every bit as good a read as the previous one. I love the well developed characters and the island of Harris setting . . . a well written, well plotted and fast paced police procedural which I am sure fans of the genre will enjoy.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Another great read with lots of twists that kept me guessing. The characters were great and well developed especially Fraser, he is such a likeable character.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Engrossing, full of twists and turns, secrets and lies, and suspenseful. All I can say is that I never would have guessed the killer's identity, which came as a shock to me.' Reader review, 5 stars

Cut. Slashed. Sliced.When Detective Fraser Brodie arrives on the scene of his latest case in the rugged outer Hebrides, he finds Simon Carver's body brutally carved up. In an even more sick twist, the man's tongue has been removed.The last time people witnessed horror like this on the remote and isolated isle of Lewis, it was at the hands of DI Brodie's own brother. With Adam serving a life sentence in HMP Barlinnie, Brodie knows enough about murder to be sure that Carver won't be this killer's last victim.When a second body is found the next day, the scene confirms Brodie's worst fears: they are chasing a serial killer who is hell bent on punishing his victims. But why?As DI Brodie and his team race to prevent the next murder, he finds a disturbing link between the victims and his own past... Something that only his brother will be able to help him understand.Can DI Fraser Brodie stop the killer before they strike too close to home?

One murder. Two bodies. A chilling island secret . . .Detective Fraser Brodie is at a grisly crime scene on the Isle of Harris. Local aristocrat Lord Edward Devlin has been brutally murdered, his skull bashed in. The violent and bloody scene is all the more shocking for the fact that the victim was eighty.As forensics comb for evidence they uncover a second body - but this crime is not recent. Why are these remains on the Devlin Estate, and are the two deaths somehow connected?With the help of his team, DI Fraser Brodie must race to find the killer and solve a crime that threatens to tear apart this small community. But with his brother out of prison for urgent hospital tests, will he be able to unearth the secrets and lies that have cast such a long shadow over this rugged and beautiful isle?

Jean Angus pours the last of the lukewarm tea into her chipped cup, shivering as she looks outside into the dark night. Her eyes are drawn to a slow movement not far from her cosy farmhouse. She’s not expecting visitors. And as the back door opens with a bang, she doesn’t even have time to shout for help.On a dark winter night, the bodies of Malcolm and Jean Angus lie cold and still in a pool of blood in their kitchen. Detective Jessie Blake is called in to find out what happened to the reclusive pair.Searching the couple’s property, Jessie learns about a vicious dispute with a nearby landowner, Rachel Ferguson, and when Jessie investigates Rach, things come to light that suddenly makes her this double murder's prime suspect.The small Perthshire town begins to gossip about the murders and Jessie’s own past comes back to haunt her, when her abusive ex-husband begins to interfere in her new life. As the town starts a witch hunt against Rachel, Jessie is under pressure to find out what really happened in the farmhouse that night. Because if it isn’t Rachel, then who is the murderer living among them, waiting to kill again?If you like LJ Ross, Cara Hunter and Robert Bryndza, you’ll love this addictive new crime thriller from Kerry Watts. Her Secret Past will have you hooked.What readers are saying about Her Secret Past:‘Just WOW! You know when a book grabs you by the first sentence and pulls you into the author’s world? That! I loved the twists and turns... A definite 5-star read.’ Goodreads reviewer‘The opening has to be one of the openings of the year... It had me open-mouthed... A riveting and exciting read.’ Goodreads reviewer‘Excitement, drama, twists and turns and a blood thirsty and thrilling finale, all of which kept me hooked from page one.’ NetGalley reviewer.Kerry is an Amazon CA Top 10 author and has sold over 15,000 copies across the Jessie Blake seriesKerry Watts was born and raised in Perth where she can still be found today scribbling words on paper that she hopes people will enjoy reading. Now that her daughter has moved out, she lives with her long suffering husband and son. She’s been writing for over twenty years but only recently decided to share her scribbles with the world.