The back yard is full of balloons and streamers, and a piñata hangs from a tree branch, circling lazily in the breeze. But beneath the table of party food, a body lies half-covered by a brightly coloured tablecloth, blood seeping onto the floor…

A child’s birthday party ends in chaos when one of the parents is found brutally beaten to death. With no way for anyone to leave unnoticed, it’s clear the killer must be another guest, but with twenty high-spirited children as a distraction, anyone might have had the opportunity to slip away from the rest of the party.

Detective Meredith Somersetsoon discovers the victim had no shortage of enemies, and everyone has a potential motive. Fractured marriages, jealousy and betrayals all come to light but Meredith can’t seem to cut through the lies and find the truth.

When another party-goer disappears Meredith knows the clock is ticking before the killer strikes again. But when everyone has a motive, how can she be sure who was the one who struck the fatal blow? Who is innocent—and who is out for blood?

A gripping thriller you won’t be able to put down, this is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh.

gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbingthat I didn’t want to put down!‘Steve Frech does it again!… A story ’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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barely put this book downso many twists and turnsthrilling‘Another great read by Steve Frech!… I could … There were … I highly recommend this detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won't be disappointed!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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twistyperfectly flawed‘A road of lies, deception, and vengeance… One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are and each fighting their own demons.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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