The Blood Pit (Wesley Peterson)

A beguiling author who interweaves past and present The TimesDI Wesley Peterson has never witnessed such a bizarre crime scene. A man has been brutally murdered by two precise wounds to his neck and his body drained of blood.It seems that the victim was not a popular man in the Devon area and Wesley doesnt have a shortage of suspects. But then two more victims are found killed in an identical fashion.As if Wesley didnt have enough to investigate, Wesleys friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, begins to receive disturbing anonymous letters about macabre events at a medieval abbey. The gory details bare resemblance to the recent deaths and Neil fears they are being sent by the killer.Wesley and Neil are forced to face shocking revelations as they come face to face with a murderer scarred by past sins.Whether youve read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Elliss DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect pageturner if you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.PRAISE FOR KATE ELLIS:I loved this novel . . . a powerful story of loss, malice and deception Ann CleevesHaunting IndependentUnputdownableBooksellerThe chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end CloserA gripping read BestA fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on Peterborough Evening Telegraph