The Murder Stones
The Murder Stones by Hania Allen is a mystery novel published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited in 2022. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Polish-born DS Dania Gorska as she investigates a car accident that initially appears straightforward but quickly unravels into a murder case. With a witness claiming to have seen someone fleeing the scene and an autopsy revealing suspicious injuries, Dania delves into the complex past of the deceased, Eddie Sangster, whose family history is marred by tragedy and vengeance.
Readers will find that the narrative centers around the mysterious murder stones that begin to appear on the grounds of Sangster Hall, hinting at a dark family secret. As Dania uncovers the connections between the past and present, the investigation reveals layers of intrigue involving Eddie’s brothers and their fates. This novel incorporates elements of police procedural and suspense, making it a compelling addition to the genre. The unfolding mystery challenges Dania to piece together the clues that link the Sangster family’s history to the current events, ultimately leading her to confront the truth behind the murders.
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The latest gripping novel in the Polish detective series featuring DI Dania Gorska.
Polish-born DS Dania Gorska is called upon to investigate a seemingly straightforward case of an RTA – a car has crashed into a tree, having first hit a deer on an icy road. But a witness has come forward to say he saw someone fleeing the scene and then the autopsy reveals vicious marks on the head of the dead man. Suddenly Dania is looking at murder.
The dead man, Eddie Sangster, has had an intriguing past – the youngest of three brothers, he inherited the family estate after the oldest committed suicide and the other simply disappeared. But decades on it would seem someone is out for vengeance as murder stones – carved headstones attesting to the brutal murders of both brothers – start to appear on the grounds of the estate.
Clearly the key to the puzzle of the murder stones lies at Sangster Hall, where a calamitous incident in the past is now shaping the present, and it is up to Dania to discover the murderous secret of the Sangster family.
Praise for Hania Allen
‘Nicely nasty in all the right places . . . The story rattles along until bringing the curtain down with an unnerving twist’ Craig Robertson
‘A fresh new find for crime fans … the plot is intriguing, the characters are well drawn, and the end comes with an unnerving twist. Extremely readable‘ Sunday Post
‘Captivating characters and an intriguing plot. A great new find for crime fans’ Lin Anderson
‘Pitch-perfect . . . a witty, tense crime novel written in a highly readable style‘ Russel D McLean
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