Ten years ago, Sunny Hart vanished. Now her sister wants the truth – no matter the cost. Investigative journalist Rose Hart swore she'd never return to her hometown, the place that stole her sister and shattered her family. But it's finally time to lay the ghosts of her past to rest. Her fragile peace is shattered when a horrific parcel arrives in the post, followed by a chilling warning beside a dead body. Suddenly, Rose is dragged back into a nightmare she can't escape. As she begins to investigate, Rose realises she's not the only one hunting for answers. Leo Thorn, a forensic pathologist with secrets of his own, and Vinny Strong, a convicted murderer with unfinished business, become unlikely allies. Together, they step into a labyrinth of long-buried secrets and a history far darker than Rose ever imagined. Someone knows what happened to Sunny, and they've waited a very long time to finish what they started. Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Alex North, A Body of Lies is a haunting crime thriller of secrets, survival and the darkness a family can hide.