I often wonder what happened to Elsie Smart.
That chance remark by his neighbour sets Cyril off on an investigative journey that throws up more than its fair share of surprises.
During the worst winter in living memory, in January 1947, the body of Elsie Smart was discovered below Clacton pier. Her murder has remained unsolved ever since.
In the dark days of the blitz in East London six years earlier, another young woman was discovered murdered.
In 1978, when the book is set, a man’s body is found in his flat. Is it natural causes or something more sinister? DI Barton leads this investigation.
As Cyril prods and probes the historical cases, he is warned off by his bosses. Does he persevere and risk alienating those he works with? He faces some surprising reactions he never thought possible.
Join Cyril and Barton on the journey to discover the truth.
“With this third book, David Evans delivers another captivating instalment in the Tendring Series. It showcases his signature blend of meticulous research and vivid storytelling - with a dash of humour.
In this book, we are reunited with DS Cyril Clayton and DI Dick Barton. The detectives are entangled in two investigations from WW2 to the seventies and share chilling similarities. As always, Evans keeps us on our toes with unexpected twists that make it hard to put the book down.
A recommended read.”
Glynis Peters, International Best Selling Author
"Another wonderful read from David Evans. With believable characters, seamless plotting and effortless time shifts, the reader is easily drawn in, and as the story unfolds we discover some surprising secrets. Highly recommended.
Julie-Ann Corrigan, Thriller Writer
Genre: Mystery
That chance remark by his neighbour sets Cyril off on an investigative journey that throws up more than its fair share of surprises.
During the worst winter in living memory, in January 1947, the body of Elsie Smart was discovered below Clacton pier. Her murder has remained unsolved ever since.
In the dark days of the blitz in East London six years earlier, another young woman was discovered murdered.
In 1978, when the book is set, a man’s body is found in his flat. Is it natural causes or something more sinister? DI Barton leads this investigation.
As Cyril prods and probes the historical cases, he is warned off by his bosses. Does he persevere and risk alienating those he works with? He faces some surprising reactions he never thought possible.
Join Cyril and Barton on the journey to discover the truth.
“With this third book, David Evans delivers another captivating instalment in the Tendring Series. It showcases his signature blend of meticulous research and vivid storytelling - with a dash of humour.
In this book, we are reunited with DS Cyril Clayton and DI Dick Barton. The detectives are entangled in two investigations from WW2 to the seventies and share chilling similarities. As always, Evans keeps us on our toes with unexpected twists that make it hard to put the book down.
A recommended read.”
Glynis Peters, International Best Selling Author
"Another wonderful read from David Evans. With believable characters, seamless plotting and effortless time shifts, the reader is easily drawn in, and as the story unfolds we discover some surprising secrets. Highly recommended.
Julie-Ann Corrigan, Thriller Writer
Genre: Mystery