Gone to Earth: A fast-paced, action-packed thriller

** From the acclaimed author of On the Edge and Cut Adrift comes the third and final instalment in the action-packed, 'pulse-pounding' Jen Shaw series **

Still reeling from a life-threatening experience on the coast of Calais, daredevil climber Jen Shaw finds herself in Glasgow for a funeral, devastated with grief and in search of answers.

As her dogged determination propels her closer to the criminal underworld than ever before, Jen and her family become the target of some dangerous and powerful people with links to the heart of Glasgow's Police Force.

In the absence of anyone she can truly trust, Jen has no option but to rely on her own instincts and everything she's learnt from her close bond with police officer Nick Crawford for survival. Even if it means going undercover herself and disappearing into the city's dark underbelly.

Gone to Earth is a fast-paced, atmospheric read with an utterly compelling, morally complex life-or-death plot. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Sharon Bolton and Ann Cleeves.

'Climber Jen is once again a very relatable, strong protagonist, and the novel moves swiftly, with tight storyline and clever plotting. Captivated me from the first page. A fast-moving, clever book with wicked twists I never saw coming. Highly recommend!' - D.E. WHITE, author of Blindsided

'In Jen Shaw, the thrill-seeking climber, Jane has created a truly compelling character that draws you inexorably into the story. Jane's writing is full of tension, twists and surprises, and she tackles the murky theme of people-trafficking with courage and sensitivity' - SUSANNA BEARD, author of The Perfect Neighbour

'Gone to Earth explores contemporary issues with compassion and empathy. A thriller full of twists and turns and a climbing detective, with her feet on the ground, steering the reader to a gripping conclusion' - NICKY DOWNES, author of Her Perfect Girl

'An exciting, at times terrifying, conclusion to Jesmond's Jen Shaw trilogy. Fast-paced, perfectly plotted and agonisingly pertinent to our times' - ANNE COATES, author of the Hannah Weybridge series

PRAISE FOR JANE JESMOND

'An original voice in crime fiction' - SUNDAY TIMES

'Jesmond's thriller incorporates a very likeable protagonist and a really twisty plot with a thought-provoking moral dilemma' - MAIL ON SUNDAY

'A poignant, heart-rending read' - WOMAN'S OWN

'Jesmond's delineation of her characters as people with plausible flaws and hot tempers adds depth and complexity to a story that might wear its sentiments on its sleeves, yet which is trimly steered and freighted with contemporary resonance' - TIMES

'A well-crafted thriller that keeps you hooked from the start. Fans of The Girl On The Train will love it' - LOVE READING

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Release date

Ebook: 9 January 2025