Crow Moon
By Suzy Aspley

An investigative reporter gives up her job when her young twins are killed in a fire, but when she stumbles across the body of a missing teenager, she's thrust into a chilling investigation that will leave no one unscathed…and Dark, gothic, and dripping with dread, this spellbinding debut is a triumph'and C.J. Cookeand An extraordinary debut: intriguing, unsettling, heavy on atmosphere and with a formidable leading lady … Suzy Aspley is one to watch'and Mari Hannahand Exceptionally atmospheric and excruciatingly tense … a belter'and Emma Christieand ____and When the crow moon rises, the darkness is unleashed…and Martha Strangeways is struggling to find purpose in her life, after giving up her career as an investigative reporter when her young twins died in a house fire.and Overwhelmed by guilt and grief, her life changes when she stumbles across the body of a missing teenager - a tragedy that turns even more sinister when a poem about crows is discovered inked onto his back...When another teenager goes missing in the remote landscape, Martha is drawn into the investigation, teaming up with DI Derek Summers, as malevolent rumours begin to spread and paranoia grows.and As darkness descends on the village of Strathbran, it soon becomes clear that no one is safe, including Martha…Both a nerve-shattering, enthralling and atmospheric thriller and a moving tale of grief and psychological damage,and Crow Moonand is a staggeringly accomplished debut and the start of an addictive, unforgettable series._________________and A page-turning plot, beautifully realised setting, and characters that are still walking and talking in my head … a compassionate and captivating new voice'and Emma Stylesand Compelling, atmospheric and unsettling,and Crow Moonand takes readers on a twist turning thrill of a ride … a stylish debut in a series we will all be following!'and Louise Welshand Hugely accomplished and extremely creepy'and Trevor Woodand The most impressive debut I've read in years'and Yrsa Sigurdardottirand A compelling story, beautiful descriptions of a fearsome wilderness setting and unforgettable characters make this one of my books of the year'and Alison Belshamand A gripping piece of contemporary gothic … signals the arrival of a hugely promising new talent'and Kevin Wignalland A nerve-tingling thriller with beautiful descriptions that enchant and terrify … this masterful debut will ensure you never look at a crow the same way again'and Eve Smithand A creepy story of folklore and grief'and Heleen Kistand Deliciously gothic - dripping forests, terrifying disappearances and a haunting resolution'and Heather Critchlowand Combining thrills, horror and the occult, this will most certainly appeal to fans of Stephen King and C.J. Tudor'and Mature Times