Meet Naomi Blake, an ex-policewoman who lost her sight in a tragic accident. But she never lost her thirst for justice. Discover a compelling series of British mysteries from a bestselling author. She ghosted him and he wants to know why. But when does obsession become dangerous? Simon thought he’d found something real with Tally Palmer, a brilliant photographer. Then, without warning, she ended things and vanished from his life. Heartbroken and unable to move on, he starts digging for answers — tracking her, questioning old friends, even compiling a secret file. But the deeper he digs, the darker things get. Simon is convinced she didn’t leave by choice — someone forced her. And at the centre of it all is Jack, a man with an eerie control over her. Worried for Simon’s sanity, his family calls in Naomi Blake, a former cop, and Alec Friedman, a detective. But as they race to uncover the truth, one thing becomes clear — Simon’s obsession isn’t just dangerous. It might be deadly. The camera never lies . . . but some pictures are meant to stay buried. This utterly gripping crime mystery is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Tana French and Val McDermid. Please note this book was previously published as Touching the Dark. It is a revised edition and errors have been corrected. PRAISE FOR JANE ADAMS: ‘A haunting debut.’ Minette Walters on The Greenway ‘ The Greenway hinted at promising crime-writing talent; Cast the First Stone amply confirms that view.’ The Times ‘Adams’ story is described with low key discretion and deliberate lack of sensationalism that make it all the more haunting . . . grippingly edgy.’ The Sunday Times on Cast the First Stone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Great book.’ Gill ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Five Stars .’ Trena ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The characters are alive, warm, real . Love Naomi.’ G.W. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book . . . It kept me guessing right up until the very end .’ Sheridan ‘Plenty of grim pleasures along the way.’ Kirkus Reviews MEET THE DETECTIVE Naomi Blake was a detective before a motorway pile-up left her blind. Now she’s adjusting to life not only without sight, but as a civilian. With her trusty guide dog, Napoleon, she has regained her independence, and can get out and about on her own. Now she just needs to learn to accept help when she needs it. Naomi loved being a cop — and she was bloody good at it too. Her lovely boyfriend Alec still works as a detective for the local force and, knowing she’d never breathe a word, brings home information about ongoing investigations to keep Naomi in the loop.