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Book Synopsis''Haunting'' Independent
''A powerful story of loss, malice and deception'' Ann Cleeves
''A splendidly macabre thriller'' Andrew Taylor
1920. Scotland Yard detective DI Albert Lincoln is still reeling from the disturbing events of the previous year when he''s called away from London to a new case in the North West of England.
Before the War he led the unsuccessful investigation into the murder of little Jimmy Rudyard in the village of Mabley Ridge. Now a woman has been murdered there and another child is missing, the sole witness being a traumatised boy who lives in a cemetery lodge. Albert is determined that this time him he will find the truth . . . and the missing child.
When Albert delves into the lives of the village residents he uncovers shocking secrets and obsessions. Then, as more bodies are discovered, he realises that his young witness from the cemetery lodge is in grave danger, fr
Trade Review
Praise for the Albert Lincoln novels:
A powerful story of loss, malice and deception -- Ann Cleeves
Fascinating, with a characteristically clever twist -- Martin Edwards
This could be an instant classic -- L. C. Tyler
Extraordinarily powerful -- Peter Lovesey
A splendidly macabre thriller -- Andrew Taylor
Ellis writes what might be called 'proper' historical crime novels, dealing with offences and emotions which belong firmly to their own time and place * Morning Star *
