Murder in the Lake: a gripping British Crime Mystery - Paperback

by Sadie Norman (Author)

Meet Detective Anna McArthur. Back at work after being stabbed in the line of duty. And solving serious crimes in West Norfolk. The brand new mystery by a bestselling author.

When the body of reclusive pensioner Barney King is found floating in a winter pond, Detective Constable Anna McArthur expects another lonely death. But in King's cluttered Norfolk cottage, she finds a handwritten note: a confession to murder.

Forty years ago, a young mother named Clara Burns disappeared without a trace. Her children were asleep in bed. Her husband was down the pub. And her neighbour - Barney King - was the prime suspect.

Now Anna and her team are forced to reopen the case. But when it emerges that King was once suspected in the disappearance of DCI Aaron Burns' own mother, the pressure intensifies - and so does the scrutiny on Anna's relationship with her boss.

As an outsider is drafted in to lead the case, secrets swirl around the remote farmhouse, a tight-lipped family, and a carer who knows more than she's saying. But someone is watching Anna, and they're ready to protect the past - at any cost.

A chilling, character-driven mystery set in the stark beauty of rural Norfolk. Perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Elly Griffiths, and Ann Cleeves.

Detective Profile

DC Anna McArthur is sharp, driven, and instinct-led - still haunted by the violent stabbing that nearly cost her her career. Now back on the Serious Crimes team, she's proving herself with every case. But when her boyfriend DCI Aaron Burns is linked to a reopened cold case, Anna must walk a fine line between justice and loyalty. She's intuitive, blunt when necessary, and still called "Crazy McArthur" behind her back - but she's no one's fool.

Setting

A windswept corner of rural West Norfolk: icy ponds, shuttered farmhouses, and quiet lanes hiding long-buried secrets. From the stark landscapes of the Wash to the historic streets of King's Lynn, this is a place where silence holds power - and memories refuse to fade.

⭐ 5-Star Reader Reviews for the series

★★★★★ "Superb plot, characters. I couldn't put this book down." - Kindle Customer

★★★★★ "Was interesting to read... It's an easy read." - Jackie

★★★★★ "I was gripped from the minute I started reading." - Bubbles

★★★★★ "Great story all set in the Kings Lynn area." - Barbara Mitchell

★★★★★ "Great read - I would definitely recommend buying this book." - Luke Morgan

Book 1: Murder in Norfolk

Book 2: Murder in a Cottage

Book 3: Murder in the Lake