The Night Watcher: The terrifying gripping new detective thriller from the No. 1 bestselling author

The second book in the Detective Elea Baker series from New York Times, USA Today and international No.1 bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Stuart MacBride.

Thirty years ago, a killer hid in plain sight. A predator known as the Night Watcher. When he was caught, the nightmare was supposed to be over.

But in Lincoln, the past is stirring.

The killings have started again – each one recreated in chilling detail, including a calling card that was never made public...

Detective Elea Baker is called in as old wounds reopen and fear takes hold of the city.

At first, it looks like a copycat.

Then the pattern emerges: the survivors of the Night Watcher are being targeted.And Elea fears the truth is far darker.

This killer isn’t repeating the past.

They’re finishing it.

PRAISE FOR THE ELEA BAKER SERIES . . .

'Absolutely outstanding, I literally couldn’t put it down. Totally enthralling from the very first page to the last.' Angela Marsons

'Wow... a brilliant thriller with original and multi-layered characters and a story which had me riveted throughout. What a way to launch a new detective! A pure, dark, joy’ John Marrs

'A fast-paced emotional rollercoaster of a book. Loved it' Heidi Perks

'Chilling in every sense of the word. Twisty, dark and utterly addictive. I absolutely loved it' Teresa Driscoll

'I loved it. Caroline has drawn such unforgettable characters. . . I could literally feel my temperature dropping in the brilliantly tense Finnish scenes' Fiona Barton

‘Atmospheric and dark, compelling and emotional, The Ice Angels is a chilling start to a new series. Fear and dread about what was to come crept under my skin as much as the icy cold temperatures. Loved it, a real page turner' Mel Sherratt

'A gripping rollercoaster of a thriller. . . Atmospheric, emotional, intriguing and authentic' Ruth Mancini

'Thrilling. I loved it and highly recommend' Patricia Gibney

'Chilling, atmospheric, and utterly addictive' Lisa Gray

'I could not put it down... my favourite thriller of the year. It's simply wonderful.' Ava Glass

‘A dark, compelling read with engaging characters.’ Daily Express

'...A chilling thriller' My Weekly

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