Alice Quentin returns to tackle a series of murders in the Square Mile, in the thrilling sequel to CROSSBONES YARD.

Praise for Kate Rhodes . Great twists, turns and surprises Sun Alice is a vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline -- Sophie Hannah Sunday Express An utterly brilliant, exhilarating read -- Elizabeth Haynes, author of In the Darkest Corner A pacy psychological thriller that makes good use of its London setting -- Laura Wilson Guardian A fast-moving, entertaining mix of sex, suspense and serial killings Washington Post Quentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout Daily Mail Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place -- Erin Kelly, author of THE POISON TREE First-rate writing Publishers Weekly A terrific new heroine on the block Woman & Home Page-turning -- Penny Hancock, author of Tideline

Kate Rhodes was born in London. She has taught English at universities in Britain and the United States, and now writes full-time. Kate is the author of two collections of poetry, Reversal and The Alice Trap. She has been awarded English Speaking Union and Hawthornden Fellowships for poetry, and shortlisted for a number of other prestigious prizes, including the Bridport and Forward Prizes.Her first novel, CROSSBONES YARD, was published in June 2012. Visit Kate's website at http://katerhodes.org or follow her on Twitter @K_RhodesWriter.