[DI Ben Kitto 02] • Ruin Beach

***** FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF *HELL BAY* ** ***

**DI Ben Kitto** has become the Scilly Islands’ Deputy Chief of Police. As the island’s lazy summer takes hold, he finds himself missing the excitement of the murder squad in London. But when a body is found anchored to the rocks of a nearby cave, it appears he’s spoken too soon. The island of Tresco, and the deep and murky waters that surround it, hold a dark secret. One that someone seems desperate to uncover . . .

**Praise for Kate Rhodes**

‘A vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline’ **Sophie Hannah, *Daily Express ** *

‘A pacy psychological thriller’* *Laura Wilson,* Guardian***

‘Both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout’ ***Daily Mail* **

‘One of the most absorbing books I've read in a long time - perfectly thrilling’ ** Mel Sherratt **

‘An enjoyably scary chiller’ ** *Sunday Mirror* **

‘The pace never slackens from the first page to the last’ ** Rachel Abbott * *, author of* Only the Innocent*

‘Fast paced and harrowing, this gripping novel will leave you guessing until the end’ ***Bella* **

‘Great twists, turns and surprises’ ***Sun* **