A child vanishes, a cold case resurfaces: two detectives on a perilous hunt. Lawrence and Violet find themselves entangled in two perplexing cases: a missing child in Battersea and a decades-old Suffolk poisoning. As they navigate the investigations with few suspects and rising personal tensions, Violet must resort to unconventional methods to uncover the truth. Lawrence's encounter with a ruthless serial killer may provide crucial insights, but at what cost? With Lawrence's life hanging in the balance, the two mysteries converge, testing their relationship and resolve. Set against a backdrop of historical England and witchcraft, this suspenseful tale will keep readers guessing until the end. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ????? This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ????? A book full of mystery and intrigue. ????? ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ????? ...clever and entertaining... ????? Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story.