Condition: BRAND NEWISBN: 9780861541942Format: Trade paperback (UK)Year: 2022Publisher: BloomsburyDive into the gripping narrative of 'When the Dead Come Calling', a thrilling mystery that illuminates the dark corners of human resilience. As a deadly drug infiltrates the small Scottish village of Burrowhead, DI Georgie Strachan races against time to uncover the sinister truths that lie beneath the surface. This page-turner explores themes of trust, survival, and the haunting remnants of past traumas, making it more than just a murder mystery; it’s a poignant reflection on what doesn’t break us.Set against the backdrop of a village cloaked in silence and secrets, Sedgwick expertly weaves a tale filled with flawed characters, each steeped in suspicion and desperation. As the community grapples with its own demons, the urgency for Georgie to find answers intensifies. The chilling atmosphere and sharp prose make this novel an exceptional read for anyone captivated by psychological thrillers and contemporary Scottish literature.Praise for 'When the Dead Come Calling':'Unputdownable… Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now!' - Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why.'Helen Sedgwick is one of Scotland's finest contemporary storytellers.' - Claire Askew, author of All the Hidden Truths.'Sedgwick's writing is minutely observational, clever, and warm.' - Scotsman.Delivery information: Enjoy fast shipping. Orders typically arrive within 3 to 5 business days. Shop today and unravel the mystery of Burrowhead!Condition: BRAND NEWISBN: 9780861541942Format: Trade paperback (UK)Year: 2022Publisher: BloomsburyDescription:I take a sip and enter the world of the dead...As the station prepares to close down for good, DI Georgie Strachan is running out of time to find out what is really going on in Burrowhead and put a stop to it. A deadly drug appears in the small Scottish village, best consumed with the blood of a freshly slaughtered animal. But what does this have to do with the deaths and suicides? And who is responsible for supplying it?As rituals and threats reach a frantic high, no one wants to speak. It seems the drug is ingrained in the very fabric of the village. Suspects abound as Georgie questions who she can really trust. Praise for When the Dead Come Calling-'Unputdownable... Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now!' Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why'Helen Sedgwick is one of Scotland's finest contemporary storytellers.' Claire Askew, author of All the Hidden Truths'Sedgwick's writing is minutely observational, clever and warm.' Scotsman
