An investigative reporter gives up her job when her young twins are killed in a fire, but when she stumbles across the body of a missing teenager, she's thrust into a chilling investigation that will leave no one unscathed

Dark, gothic, and dripping with dread, this spellbinding debut is a triumph C.J. Cooke

An extraordinary debut: intriguing, unsettling, heavy on atmosphere and with a formidable leading lady Suzy Aspley is one to watch Mari Hannah

Exceptionally atmospheric and excruciatingly tense a belter Emma Christie

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When the crow moon rises, the darkness is unleashed

Martha Strangeways is struggling to find purpose in her life, after giving up her career as an investigative reporter when her young twins died in a house fire.

Overwhelmed by guilt and grief, her life changes when she stumbles across the body of a missing teenager a tragedy that turns even more sinister when a poem about crows is discovered inked onto his back...

When another teenager goes missing in the remote landscape, Martha is drawn into the investigation, teaming up with DI Derek Summers, as malevolent rumours begin to spread and paranoia grows.

As darkness descends on the village of Strathbran, it soon becomes clear that no one is safe, including Martha

Both a nerve-shattering, enthralling and atmospheric thriller and a moving tale of grief and psychological damage,Crow Moonis a staggeringly accomplished debut and the start of an addictive, unforgettable series.

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A page-turning plot, beautifully realised setting, and characters that are still walking and talking in my head a compassionate and captivating new voice Emma Styles

Compelling, atmospheric and unsettling, Crow Moon takes readers on a twist turning thrill of a ride a stylish debut in a series we will all be following! Louise Welsh

Hugely accomplished and extremely creepy Trevor Wood

The most impressive debut Ive read in years Yrsa Sigurdardottir

A compelling story, beautiful descriptions of a fearsome wilderness setting and unforgettable characters make this one of my books of the year Alison Belsham

A gripping piece of contemporary gothic signals the arrival of a hugely promising new talent Kevin Wignall

A nerve-tingling thriller with beautiful descriptions that enchant and terrify this masterful debut will ensure you never look at a crow the same way again Eve Smith

A creepy story of folklore and grief Heleen Kist

Deliciously gothic dripping forests, terrifying disappearances and a haunting resolution Heather Critchlow

Combining thrills, horror and the occult, this will most certainly appeal to fans of Stephen King and C.J. Tudor Mature Times

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