A Baptism of Fire: A Gripping Crime Thriller Series
A Cornish legal crime thriller pairing a determined lawyer with an ex-policeman turned private investigator to reopen a fatal arson case in a close-knit coastal community. Atmospheric British crime fiction with courtroom intrigue, cold-case investigation and a powerful sense of place.
One fire. Three dead. A lifetime of questions.
Fifteen years after a devastating fire claimed the lives of his mother, stepfather and sister, Kit Retallick returns to his Cornish hometown and hires lawyer Eden Grey to help him clear his name.
Eden, initially sceptical, uncovers discrepancies in the evidence that warrant further investigation. With the assistance of ex-policeman turned investigator Ross Trenear, they begin to unravel a complex web of deceit and prejudice within the tight-lipped rural community.
As they delve deeper into the case, they find that two murders occured on the night of Kit's return, raising the stakes and threatening to derail their progress. Can Eden and Ross navigate a maze of resentment and denial to uncover the truth before it's too late?
In this legal thriller, author Julie Evans delivers a tale of justice and redemption that'll keep you turning pages. A Baptism of Fire, a standalone book in the Cornish Crime series, is a compelling journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche. For fans of Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.
Praise for A Baptism of Fire:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I literally couldn't put it down; read cover to cover in a day.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very well-written, fast-paced, with plenty of twists and turns.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I have enjoyed all of Julie Evans' books, and this is the best so far. Brilliant.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Once again, Julie has crafted a story that you simply can't stop reading.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gripping book. Loved it.
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