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Book SynopsisA high-profile murder investigation for Wycliffe, in Cornwall''s heartland.
Cochran Wilder disappeared fifteen years ago while on a walking holiday in Cornwall. Recently released from a psychiatric hospital after being convicted of indecent assault, he had been a serious embarrassment to his father, a prominent MP. Now his body has been found, buried in the dunes. It is clear that he was murdered.
Wycliffe suspects the involvement of six people, now well-established figures in the community, who at the time had been spending an illicit weekend at a chalet near where Wilder''s body was found. All are disturbed by Wycliffe''s interest and by a series of threatening anonymous communications. But then a second murder is committed and the investigation takes on a new urgency.
Trade ReviewWycliffe teases out the truth with delicate skill that leaves the reader intrigued and convinced - MAIL ON SUNDAY
You can always count on Wycliffe ... he inevitably guarantees a good story, convincing characters and appealing landscape - FINANCIAL TIMES
First-class, old-time, hyper-ingenious whodunit - OBSERVER
Mr Burley tops his form - GUARDIAN
Gripping - THE TIMES
