by Alex Pine (Author)
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Two women are discovered brutally murdered in a hot tub, their blood staining the water a vivid red.
Nicola and Emily, friends taking a holiday break, have become victims of a frenzied attack. With no signs of forced entry and their phones missing, DCI James Walker is stumped.
As he delves deeper into the case, James uncovers a tangled web of betrayal. Each new suspect he uncovers has a motive fit for murder, but can James unravel the mystery before there are more victims this holiday season?
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Author Biography
Alex Pine was born and raised on a council estate in South London and left school at sixteen. Before long, he embarked on a career in journalism, which took him all over the world - many of the stories he covered were crime-related. Among his favourite hobbies are hiking and water-based activities, so he and his family have spent lots of holidays in the Lake District. He now lives with his wife on a marina close to the New Forest on the South Coast - providing him with the best of both worlds!
Number of Pages: 352
Dimensions: 1 x 7.7 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: October 27, 2026
