Fragile Cord

Fans of Happy Valley will be gripped by this exceptional crime fiction series.

’Ian Rankin...Val McDermid...Emma has joined an elite club of authors.’
Sunday Mail

An emotional rollercoaster charting the psychological meltdown of a mother with a deadly secret.

What was Tracey Kavanagh so frightened of she thought wiping out her family was the answer?

Introducing straight talking DS Kevin Coupland and DC Alex Moreton as they investigate what appears to be a routine murder-suicide. For Alex Moreton, this case couldn’t have come at a worse time, battling with her partner over whether to have another child, she is superstitious about pushing their luck - they’re happy enough as they are...aren’t they? DS Kevin Coupland is dealing with a serious assault outside a wine bar. Devoted family man Ricky Wilson is brutally stabbed following an altercation with youths while out with his wife and their children to celebrate her birthday. Coupland and Moreton’s cases merge when it transpires that Tracey and Ricky were tragically connected. Is it possible that there could be more to these two investigations than pure coincidence?

As the past collides with the present Coupland uncovers a tragic secret that will destroy Tracey’s family, or what’s left of it. Coupland must choose whether the truth shall come out - or be taken to the grave.

Watch out for more from DS Coupland:

A detective battling personal tragedy, Kevin Coupland will stop at nothing to protect a key witness in a drive-by shooting. A PLACE OF SAFETY is the second book in the DS Coupland series. Book Eight in the series, Made To Be Broken, is out now.

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What people are saying about Fragile Cord

’A police procedural done right.’
’Great storylines, characters and dialogue...’
’Keeps you guessing.’
’Tautly written. Would make a brilliant TV series.’
’A page-turner that keeps you guessing right to the final twist.’
’Once started I couldn’t put down.’
’Edge of your seat.’