A murdered couple. A missing child. A detective whose past won’t stay buried. Lisanne and Victor Griffin are found shot dead in their quiet village home. Their teenage daughter, Sarah, has vanished. Their toddler son is critically injured. There’s no sign of a break-in — but a creased, coffee-stained business card is discovered hidden in a drawer. It bears the name Naomi Blake. Naomi is stunned. She remembers Lisanne, once known as Thea Baldwin, who she’d helped escape an abusive marriage years earlier. Thea vanished into protective custody. So how did Naomi’s old business card end up in the home of the victims? The police suspect Lisanne’s dark past has finally caught up with her. But Naomi isn’t convinced — especially when a shadowy figure from the same world resurfaces. A man who should have disappeared forever. When another attempt is made on Sarah’s life, Naomi is forced to look again at a case that almost destroyed her. This time, there’s no badge to hide behind. Just the truth. And a killer who won’t stop until the past stays buried for good. Please note this book was previously published as Paying the Ferryman. Praise for Jane Adams: ‘ A haunting debut .’ Minette Walters on The Greenway ‘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 ‘Will appeal to readers who enjoy M.C. Beaton and Clare Curzon.’ Booklist ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘All of the characters are well-drawn and believable mixed into a first-rate murder mystery . I'm looking forward to more.’ Marilyn ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Loved this story from beginning to end.’ Maggie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I found this read so gripping with the characters all blending into the book to make it a fantastic read. ’ Booklover 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.