Welcome to Westport, where the wild beauty of Ireland’s western coast hides deadly secrets…

Reeling from a devastating breakup, landscape gardener Ali Brennan escapes to the coastal town of Westport, hoping its rugged shoreline and quiet rhythms will help her rebuild. But peace is short lived when wealthy landowner John Clifford-Murphy is found dead on a remote island in Clew Bay – alone, without his phone or vital medication.

The local Gardaí rule the death an accident. Ali isn't so sure… especially when Clifford-Murphy's widow begs her to look closer. Joined by her enthusiastic college-dropout nephew, Gav, she starts asking questions the tight-knit community would rather leave unanswered. And when her ex-boyfriend, Detective Aidan Cahill, arrives with news that her life is under threat, Ali is forced to confront the past she thought she'd left behind.

As secrets surface, the danger escalates. When Ali becomes a target – waking terrified and alone on the shores of nearby Lake Doo Lough – it's clear she's been drawn into something far darker than she imagined. Can she uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?

Perfect for fans of Emylia Hall, LJ Ross and Carlene O’Connor.

What readers are saying about this book:

"I promise you will not be able to put this book down... Ali Brennan has to be my new favourite amateur detective: clever, vulnerable, funny. The perfect ending will shock and surprise you... I cannot wait for the next instalment!" Mary Grand, number-one bestselling author of The Isle of Wight Killings series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"One of my favorite reads this year so far. Plenty of twists and turns… I could not put it down!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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"I love the author's gorgeous writing, gripping fiction, and beautifully described Irish settings. A terrific start to a new series… pure writerly magic. And what a stunning cover! Highly recommended." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Wonderfully atmospheric… it immediately pulled me in with its vivid sense of place and layered mystery. An engaging, clever, and highly enjoyable mystery with memorable characters and a beautifully realized Irish setting." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"A wild, emotional story that begins in gut-wrenching fashion… the perfect series opener to curl up with. Highly recommended." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I loved this charming detective story set in Ireland… a very engaging story, well told, with well-written characters." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The story reels you in — it's so intense at times, you want to hold your breath." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Atmospheric and quietly gripping… windswept and watchful, as though the landscape itself is keeping secrets… A cosy-dark Irish mystery that lingers like sea mist." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Secrets, suspense and brilliant characters. A wonderfully written mystery with plenty of twists, intrigue and strong characters that kept me hooked from the start… A gripping and enjoyable read." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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