The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves #literature This mastery of weird and

This mastery of weird and unspeakable terror is underpinned by the writer's sizeable contribution to Gothic fiction

it will crown him with glory

so painful

Our activities have permanently altered the environment – for good and for bad

PenguinISBN: 9781804941898Extent: 432 pages

The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves #literature This mastery of weird andA body is found by an early morning dog walker on the common outside Rosebank, a care home for troubled teens. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work. DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. Her only clue is the disappearance of fourteen year old resident Chloe. Vera cant bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she cant dismiss the possibility. Vera, Joe and new team member Rosie