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THE DOMINO MAN
Cardiff, 1972:
A series of killings holds the city in fear. Six bodies have been discovered, posed, around the city – and each corpse consists of a decapitated body with a different head sewn on. Only one body has never been identified and has become known as The Domino Man. The case is never solved.
Cardiff, 2022:
The Kendall Institute is responsible for looking into cold cases when the police cannot afford the time or the money to investigate. Founded by former Wales scrum half Wyn Davies, the team comprises forensic scientist Lydia Beynon; ex-Gwent Police Dave Hopkins; and digital forensics twins Ariadne and Osian Thomas. Anna Edwards, their newest recruit, arrives as the Domino Man case is re-opened. Anna is starting her life afresh, having escaped from a coercively controlling husband.
As the Domino Man case unfurls in all its intriguing psychological complexity, Anna is at the heart of the investigation, helping her new colleagues to piece together the clues and solve the most challenging and satisfying brainteaser of a crime.
But all the while her past is coming to catch up with her . . .
‘A brilliantly fresh take on a cold case mystery. I adored the characters, the wit and the specificity of the work . . . An extremely accomplished debut’ — Holly Seddon
‘A very accomplished debut with a highly original premise, likeable characters, and plenty of twists - loved it' — Catherine Cooper
‘I really enjoyed the way Anna’s super recogniser skills and her pattern decoding abilities help solve the mystery. This is what I would describe as analytical gore crime - a really captivating genre! A strong start to a solid series that I want to read more of' — Cressida Downing
‘A gripping, utterly compelling debut with a deliciously dark edge. Twisty, clever and completely addictive – I could not put it down!’ — Rebecca Hardy
‘Creepy serial killer, intriguing cold cases and a cast of characters to fall in love with’ — Heather Fitt
‘I devoured my copy of The Domino Man… Gritty, compelling and it absorbed my attention until the last page.’ — Claire Wilson
‘A truly macabre tale, handled with remarkable sensitivity, and introducing a cast of characters who feel individual and, before long, like old friends. Clever and intricately plotted, this author shows enormous respect for the reader. And in Anna, we have a great protagonist to root for. A beautifully gripping read.' — Caz Frear
The Domino Man will be published in paperback, eBook and audiobook on 14 January 2027. Pre-order it now here:
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