Shatter Creek: The Twisty, Breathtaking Sequel to the Bestselling, Addictive Black Reed Bay Volume 2

By Rod Reynolds

Fresh from the scandal at Hampstead County PD, Detective Sergeant Casey Wray works a complex double-homicide that points to a killer on a murderous rampage and a shattering series of discoveries that could end her career ... The shocking sequel to the addictive, twisty, bestselling Black Reed Bay...

An edge-of-your-seat, fast-paced thriller with a twisting, complex plot that makes it impossible to tell who the good guys are... a cracker Andrea Carter

Complex, engrossing and atmospheric. An authentic and epic thriller that completely immerses you in its world Nadine Matheson

Terrific Casey is as compelling a character as you'll find Trevor Wood

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Hampstead County Police Department is embroiled in scandal after corruption at the top of the force was exposed. Cleared of involvement and returned to active duty, Detective Sergeant Casey Wray nonetheless finds herself at a crossroads when it becomes clear not everyone believes she's innocent.

CORRUPTION

Partnered with rookie Billy Drocker, Casey works a shocking daytime double-homicide in downtown Rockport with the two victims seemingly unknown to one another. And when a third victim is gunned down on her doorstep shortly after, it appears an abusive ex-boyfriend holds the key to the killings.

MURDER

With powerful figures demanding answers, Casey and Billy search for the suspect, fearing he's on a murderous rampage. But when a key witness goes missing, and new evidence just won't fit, the case begins to unravel.

DANGER

With her career in jeopardy, Casey makes a shattering discovery that threatens to expose the true darkness at the heart of the murders... with a killer still on the loose...

For fans of Mare of Easttown, Tana French, Michael Connelly and James Lee Burke

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Reminiscent of Dennis Lehane and early Scott Turow ... I love this author's meaty plots Prima

Bold, taut and gritty, this sophisticated thriller puts its protagonist and the reader through the wringer at every twist ... masterclass Steph Broadribb

Unpredictable and beautifully written Michael Wood

Starts off at breakneck speed and doesn't let up. Full of intrigue, action, twists and turns ... Casey Wray is fast becoming one of my favourite protagonists Chris McDonald

A twisty, high-stakes, high-voltage murder mystery Tim Baker

Praise for the Detective Casey Wray series:

Urgent, thrilling and richly imagined. Without doubt his best yet Chris Whitaker

Reynolds captures the claustrophobic feel of a small town ... a tense slice of American noir Vaseem Khan

If you were hooked on Mare of Easttown, this will be right up your street Nina Pottell, Prima

Rod Reynolds makes the most of this desolate, windswept location ... thrillingly complex The Times

Electrifying Crime Monthly

An awesome read. A turn of the screw in every chapter Oscar de Muriel

If you love Harlen Coben and Lee Child, you will love this ... cinematic, epic, you will forget to breathe Miranda Dickinson

Compelling and stylish, with devious twists and a cleverly crafted ending G J Minnett

**LONGLISTED for the CWA Steel Dagger for THRILLER of the YEAR**

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1916788092
• ISBN13: 9781916788091
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Orenda Books
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 7.7"