There’s no one more deadly than the killer you know.

A man is found brutally stabbed and left for dead.

A young woman is killed in a frenzied attack in the middle of the night on a quiet residential road.

Detective Liz Field is brought in to lead the investigation. The first victim was a well-respected child psychologist. The second victim was once his patient. But that was fifteen years ago. Why is someone targeting them now?

Field is under pressure not just from the top. There are those who would happily see her fail if it means they can take her place. Something about this case feels too close to home.

And the killer is escalating.

Field is in a race against time to solve the case and confront her own buried past – before they strike again.

This page-turning crime thriller debut is perfect for fans of Nadine Matheson, Sam Holland, Matt Brolly and Jane Casey.

‘A police procedural with bite […] I was hooked (and it kept me guessing)’ Jennie Godfrey, The List of Suspicious Things

'A gritty detective novel that ticks all the boxes: well-drawn characters, sharp dialogue and a plot that twists and turns to its dramatic end. Couldn't put it down!' Simon McCleave, The Snowdonia Killings

‘An authentic and absorbing exploration of love and obsession wrapped up in a cracking plot. Everything you could want from a crime novel.’ Marion Todd, author of See Them Run

'Profoundly moving, meticulously plotted, compassionate and full of surprises.' Rachel Lynch, Dark Game

'A brilliant debut that totally delivers. This book has it all: intrigue, plot twists, suspense, and a cast of credible, gritty characters.' Jane Bettany, In Cold Blood

‘A remarkable debut – moving and challenging in equal part, with superbly-realised characters and a tragic but believable storyline.’ Doug Sinclair, Blood Runs Deep

‘This elevated police procedural is a tour de force. I devoured this full-throttle story in one gulp […] This is an accomplished debut from an author to watch.’ Chris Bridges, author of Sick to Death

‘A gripping, all-encompassing banger of a book that sucked me in from the first page’ Fiona McPhillips, When We Were Silent

'Every chapter reveals something new: clues, red herrings, twists. This is a pacy read with a clever theatrical device and a sensitive heart.' Kingsley Pearson, Flat 401

‘I can recommend the book to any reader who enjoys tense crime thrillers. It's lean and tightly focused […] very original.’ Michael Hambling, Dark Crimes

‘The very definition of an addictive page turner […] A cracking debut from an exciting new voice in detective fiction.’ Sam Frances, All Eyes On You

‘A hard-hitting, emotionally charged page-turner from a very talented writer […] An excellent read.' David Hodges, Murder on the Levels

‘Dark and pacy – with a twist I never saw coming […] an electric debut’ C.L. Miller, The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

'A highly impressive debut. A tautly-written and authentic police procedural.' Alex Walters, Candles and Roses

'An incredible debut novel – compelling, powerful and thought-provoking. The characters are complex and richly drawn, and the story moves at pitch-perfect pace. I adored it.' – Katie Lumsden, The Secrets of Hartwood Hall

'I couldn't put it down – No Safe Place had me reading late into the night.' Tania Tay, The Other Woman

'A wonderful procedural that drags you beneath the surface and has you begging for more. An incredible read.' Natalie Moss, The Night Hunter