A powerful crime thriller by Sarah Hilary and the first novel in the acclaimed Detective Inspector Marnie Rome series. When a woman and her children seek refuge in a domestic violence shelter after a brutal attack, DI Marnie Rome is drawn into a complex investigation involving abuse, murder, hidden identities, and long-buried secrets.

As the case unfolds, Marnie must confront not only the mystery before her but also painful memories from her own past. Combining psychological depth with a gripping police investigation, the novel explores themes of trauma, resilience, family, and justice.