The Killing Time: the bestselling new Ali Dawson Mystery – from the author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries

The sun sets over the sleepy town of Shetland, casting long shadows across the thatched roofs and the windswept moors. It's a place where time stands still, and secrets hide in every crevice. For Detective Inspector Alex Morrow, this idyllic haven is about to become her new playground.

When 17-year-old schoolgirl Emily Wilson goes missing, the police are stumped. But Alex knows that sometimes the most elusive cases are the ones with the smallest clues. As she delves into the small town's intricate web of relationships and rivalries, she uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that goes all the way to the top.

With her sharp instincts and razor-sharp mind, Alex is determined to track down Emily's killer, no matter what it takes. But as she digs deeper, she realizes that some secrets are better left unspoken. And in this small corner of Scotland, nothing is as it seems.

This product would be best suited as an addition to a library or a book club focused on mystery fiction with strong female protagonists, such as Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series.