When the Guilty Cry

Unravel a chilling mystery with "When the Guilty Cry," the latest gripping installment in the #1 bestselling DI Ridpath series by M J Lee. Perfect for readers who devour crime thrillers from authors like Mark Billingham and Peter James, this paperback promises a suspenseful and atmospheric read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. In this intricately plotted novel, DI Ridpath faces a macabre puzzle: three embalmed hands discovered in a derelict Victorian house. Are they remnants of a gangland initiation? The grotesque artifacts of a dark cult? Or a macabre prank gone horribly wrong? The unsettling discovery raises more questions than answers, and the pressure mounts as Ridpath grapples with the chilling realization that the bodies to which these hands belonged are missing. Meanwhile, Ridpath is also tasked with issuing a Presumption of Death certificate for a teenage girl who vanished without a trace eleven years prior, her disappearance shrouded in mystery. As subtle clues begin to surface, Ridpath begins to suspect a connection between the severed hands and the cold case, a connection that plunges him into the darkest corners of the past. The investigation leads Ridpath to Daisy House Children's Home, a place haunted by secrets and long-buried traumas. When a local social worker disappears, the stakes are raised even higher, and the pressure on Ridpath to find answers becomes unbearable. He has just one week to uncover the truth about what happened at Daisy House, a truth that threatens to expose a web of deceit, corruption, and unimaginable cruelty. M J Lee expertly crafts a tense and atmospheric narrative, blending classic police procedural elements with a chilling psychological thriller. The reader is drawn into Ridpath's relentless pursuit of justice, feeling the weight of his responsibility as he navigates a maze of conflicting leads and unreliable witnesses. The clock is ticking, and the lives of potential victims hang in the balance. "When the Guilty Cry" is a compelling read that explores the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the dark secrets that can fester beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary communities. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and suspenseful pacing, this novel is sure to satisfy even the most discerning crime thriller fan. Prepare to be captivated by M J Lee's masterful storytelling and the haunting secrets of Daisy House. This 352-page paperback, published by Canelo in 2021, offers a dark and thrilling journey into the heart of human darkness. Don't miss this must-read addition to the DI Ridpath series!