Black Dog

In the chilling debut of Stephen Booth's acclaimed Cooper and Fry series, the picturesque, yet isolated, Derbyshire Peak District becomes the haunting backdrop for a brutal murder. The search for beautiful, teenage Laura Vernon concludes with the gruesome discovery of her mutilated body deep within the forest. Detective Constable Ben Cooper, a native son of the Dales, is thrust into the harrowing investigation, unexpectedly partnered with the ambitious, enigmatic Detective Sergeant Diane Fry. Fry, a sharp, unyielding officer from a larger urban force, clashes immediately with Cooper’s more intuitive and rooted approach. Their professional friction ignites as they delve into the dark secrets of a close-knit community, where suspicion falls on everyone. As they navigate a web of secrets, old grudges, and hidden desires, Cooper and Fry must overcome their stark differences to unmask a cunning killer lurking in plain sight, threatening to shatter the tranquility of the idyllic countryside and expose its sinister underbelly. This atmospheric thriller grips readers from the first page, establishing a compelling new detective duo.