The Hanging Tree: An addictive small town mystery thriller with a killer twist (The Darkness Series)

For a hundred years, residents of a rural Welsh village have kept a secret hidden. When a newcomer begins investigating, they uncover more than just buried secrets. Retired detective Graham Williams has moved to Bethgelert seeking a fresh start, hoping to leave behind the horrors of the previous year. Nothing prepares him for what he discovers hanging in the gnarled old tree outside his home. Stephen Mallow, who previously helped solve the mystery of Cherry Hollow, is called upon for assistance. Despite personal struggles, he agrees to help his old nemesis investigate. The two unlikely allies, whose relationship is marked by constant bickering, work together to uncover the disturbing secrets surrounding the Hanging Tree. They soon discover the case is more complex than initially apparent: a teenage girl is missing, the town butcher is withholding information, and someone is watching their every move. This mystery thriller is the latest work from Jessica Huntley, author of Jinx and Horrible Husbands. The story involves a small town with long-hidden secrets and multiple twists throughout.