A Village Built on Silence. A Killer Driven by Legacy.

When human remains are uncovered in a quiet Lincolnshire village allotment, the community of Nocton is forced to confront a past buried for generations. The discovery exposes a silence that has lasted far too long, drawing Detective Chief Inspector Freya Bloom into one of Lincolnshire’s most carefully concealed crimes.

The victim is identified as Mary Patterson, nineteen years old at the time of her death nearly a century ago. Forensic analysis reveals evidence of sustained suffering, suggesting this is far more than a forgotten tragedy. As Freya and her team navigate decades of denial, resistance hardens within the village. When a second body is discovered, it becomes clear: this is continuity, and someone is killing with intent, driven by a legacy written in blood.

• Eighteenth installment in the gripping Wild Fens Murder Mystery series.
• Features Detective Chief Inspector Freya Bloom investigating historical secrets and modern murders.
• A mystery rooted in generational secrecy and village denial in Nocton, Lincolnshire.
• From USA Today bestselling author Jack Cartwright, known for twisty plots and unforgettable characters.

• Series: The Wild Fens Murder Mystery Series (Book 18 of 19)
• Author: Jack Cartwright
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 25 April 2026
• Print Length: 402 pages
• Dimensions: 133 x 203 mm (Approx. 5.24 x 7.99 inches)
• Item Weight: 540 g
• ISBN-13: 979-8258845085

Jack Cartwright is a USA Today bestselling author who has sold more than a million books worldwide and penned over fifty novels. His work is noted for graphic descriptions and complex plots. Readers who enjoy Jack Cartwright also enjoy books by JM Dalgliesh, JD Kirk, Val McDermid, and Ann Cleeves.

Can Freya break a cycle of violence rooted in generations of secrecy and stop history from claiming another victim?