Blind to the Bones

In the chilling heart of the Derbyshire Peak District, the idyllic rural landscape holds a dark secret that refuses to stay buried. Years after the mysterious disappearance of young Vicky Franks, a black Labrador retriever unearths a human skull, thrusting Detective Constable Ben Cooper and Detective Sergeant Diane Fry into a cold case that threatens to unravel the quiet community of Sheldon. As Cooper, a local to the area, navigates the close-knit and often suspicious villagers, Fry, an outsider, brings her sharp, cynical gaze to bear on the web of secrets. They must contend with old grudges, long-held suspicions, and the possibility that Vicky's killer has remained hidden in plain sight. Booth masterfully weaves a tale of atmospheric suspense, where the stark beauty of the Peak District serves as both a backdrop and a character, deepening the pervasive sense of dread as Cooper and Fry race against time to bring a long-delayed justice to light.