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A missing child. A deadly crash. And a misty Shropshire moor, where danger lurks behind every blind corner . . .

Four-year-old Daisy is in the back of her mother’s car when it plunges off the a treacherous stretch of road, snaking high above the Shropshire moors.

Her mother is pulled from the wreck. But little Daisy is nowhere to be seen.

Her seat is empty. And so’s the snow-dusted valley that surrounds the car.

A tiny, pink slipper, lying in the snow, is the only trace she left behind.

Coroner Martha Gunn knows one thing for little girls don’t just vanish into thin air. Not without help.

Before long, Martha realizes someone out there doesn’t want Daisy found at all.

Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Aline Templeton, Silent Witness and Patricia Cornwell, this fiendishly twisty and atmospheric crime thriller is sure to keep you turning the pages late into the night.

Please note, this book was previously published as The Devil’s Chair.

WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT THE MARTHA GUNN

‘A simmering mystery, set in a seemingly peaceful town in England . . . A tense page-turner.’ Midwest Book Review

‘There is no better exponent of the female detective novel in England than Priscilla Masters.’ Julian Symans, bestselling author

‘Masters packs strength after strength into this book. From the atmospheric city of Shrewsbury . . . to a plot that twists and turns . . . to a strong-willed main character.’ Kittling Books

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Compelling . . . I had to keep on until I finished.’ Damaskcat, Goodreads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ho, Priscilla, where have you been hiding! A very clever story . . . keeps you reading until the last page.’ David, Goodreads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Priscilla Masters always delivers.’ Valerie, Goodreads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book, particularly Martha Gunn . . . a strong woman alone, raising her family.’ H. E. Patterson, Amazon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A totally captivating plot [that] hooks you and never lets go!’ Nelson, Amazon

MEET THE SLEUTH
Forty-something coroner Martha Gunn knows a thing or two about grief. After the sudden death of her husband, it’s defined her in ways she never imagined. Martha’s twin children were toddlers at the time. Now, a pair of secretive and sulky pre-teens, they have the knack of making Martha feel like an outsider in her own home. Dry-humoured, incisive and relentlessly curious, Martha’s mind is sharp as any scalpel. When DI Alex Randall seeks her insight on a murder case, she can’t resist getting involved — professionally and maybe personally?

THE SETTING
Welcome to Shrewsbury, an ancient market town that will always be defined by its past. The River Severn encircles it on all sides, making it feel like a medieval island frozen in time. With its timbered buildings, narrow lanes and steep streets, its streets are layered with centuries of history. It might seem peaceful at first glance. But a place this old is bound to have its secrets.

• Priscilla Masters
• Published 1970 January 1st by (first published 2014 August 1st)
• ISBN: 1805735381
• ISBN13: 9781805735380
• Pages
• 4.20 373 ratings
• 15 reviews