The Dead Place

“A thoroughly enjoyable book from one of Britain’s best crime writers,” the award-winning author of One Last Breath (The Sunday Telegraph).

“This killing will be a model of perfection. An accomplishment to be proud of. And it could be tonight or maybe next week. But it will be soon. I promise.”

The anonymous phone calls indicate a disturbed mind with an unnatural passion for death. Cooper and Fry are hoping against hope that the caller is just a harmless crank having some sick fun. But the clues woven through his disturbing messages point to the possibility of an all-too-real crime . . . especially when women begin to disappear.

This spine-chiller is perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and Robert Crais.

Praise for the Cooper & Fry Series

“Suspenseful and supremely engaging. Booth does a wonderful job.” —Los Angeles Times

“Booth has firmly joined the elite of Britain’s top mystery writers.” —Florida Sun-Sentinel

“Booth is a modern master of rural noir.” —The Guardian

“Crime fiction for the thinking man or woman, and damnably hard to put down.” —January Magazine

© 2023 William Morrow Paperbacks (Ebook): 9780062302021

Release date

Ebook: 18 August 2023