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The Bones of Deceit

(2025)
(Book 13 in the DI Karen Heath series)
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A cold case frozen in stone. A modern detective haunted by her own demons. When ancient walls give up their dead, the past refuses to stay silent.

Experience the haunting depths of York's ancient underworld in this gripping crime thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.

During renovation work in York Minster's Undercroft, the discovery of skeletal remains pulls DCI Karen Heath into a decades-old mystery that powerful people want to keep buried. Still recovering from her own traumatic past, Karen must navigate a dangerous web of lies, betrayal, and ancient artefacts that span generations.

As Karen delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a sinister network operating in the shadows of York's most revered institution. With pressure mounting from all sides and her own family's safety at risk, she races against time to expose a truth that could shatter the city's foundation.

From the narrow streets of York to its forgotten underground tunnels, this atmospheric thriller weaves together cold-case murder, international smuggling, and personal redemption. Will Karen uncover the truth before those who guard the past's darkest secrets silence her forever?

Perfect for Ann Cleeves, Peter Robinson, and Val McDermid fans, this police procedural combines rich historical detail with heart-pounding suspense. Join DCI Karen Heath in this challenging case, where ancient mysteries collide with modern-day murder in the heart of historic York.

Brace yourself to get lost in a world where history keeps deadly secrets, and no one can be trusted.

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What readers are saying about Jay Nadal:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Karen has moved to a new area and now has a love life!! This makes the new book even more interesting. Written brilliantly with a story that keeps you gripped from start to finish. Amazon review, LEFT TO FALL.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the proverbial page turner written in a new style, a complete success. Amazon review, LEFT TO FALL.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What a corker for the start to a new series. I can’t wait for the next one to see where it takes Karen. Amazon Review, THE LIES THEY TOLD.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is truly one of the best-written police procedural novels that I have had the pleasure of reading. Amazon Review, HER LAST BREATH.

⭐��⭐⭐⭐ Jay's best novels yet! As I read this book, I could see the actions playing out as if I were at the cinema. Excellent un-put-downable novel. Amazon review, SEE NO EVIL

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was gripping and once started, had to be read all the way through, virtually in a single sitting. Amazon review, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

��⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kept me on the edge of my seat right to the end. Amazon review, TWISTED JUSTICE.



Genre: Mystery

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