The Darkening Hills (Harvey and Birch #4)

Gerren Penrose has waited too long to call on his friend, reclusive old Rob Harris. He takes the twisty road to Rob’s secluded cottage, steps inside . . .

To be hit by the stench of death.

Gerren follows a trail of dismembered pieces, to what remains of his friend. The grisly sight sends him running from the cottage — the howls of Rob’s beloved collie ringing in his ears.

He thinks the horror is behind him. That he’s alone out in the darkening hills. But he is wrong.

Not far away, a woman hides in the shadows, watching silently.

Her and the dead man were close like you wouldn’t believe. But she’s not sorry he’s gone. She’s smiling.

Can Detectives Harvey and Birch uncover the shocking secret that binds them? Before fresh blood is spilled . . .