If you can't live with the truth, bury it...
Following a devastating encounter with a serial killer, Detective Inspector Freya Bloom is left mentally scarred. After a six-month sabbatical, and no desire to return to the bustling London streets, she accepts a position in rural Lincolnshire in search of a slower pace of life.
But with London behind her, and a new life in the wild fens of Lincolnshire before her, she finds only endless drama in her new team, a tortured romance in her only ally, and crimes so deadly even the steely determination that drove her to success is tested.
From the moment Freya’s expensive heels hit Lincolnshire soil, the push-pull relationship with her Sergeant begins. Noses are put out of joint, tempers are frayed, and more importantly, a body is discovered on a wild beach. There’s no time to make friends. If Freya is to make her mark in this remote county, she must work with the team she’s been given, and untangle the web of lies surrounding the death of teenager, Jessica Hudson.
Can Freya ditch her designer heels for wellington boots, and adapt to the country life? Can she shape her new team into something workable? And can she put her past behind her long enough to prevent a second murder?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Sharp, Thrilling, Blood-Pumping Page-Turner
Secrets In Blood by Jack Cartwright is the kind of thriller that makes you raise an eyebrow on page one and mutter “oh, this is going to be fun.” And it absolutely is.
Cartwright wastes no time dropping you into a world of hidden motives, buried truths, and characters who seem to collect secrets the way other people collect fridge magnets. Every chapter adds another layer of intrigue—sometimes helpful, sometimes delightfully confusing, always compelling.
The pacing is snappy, like the story is daring you to blink and miss something. And the twists? They appear exactly when you think you’ve figured it all out, strutting onto the page with a smug little grin.
The characters are a great mix of flawed, fierce, and “I can’t decide if I trust you but I’m enjoying this too much to stop.” It’s the kind of cast you want to follow even when they’re making questionable life decisions (which they do with gusto).
Why four stars? Because while it’s a blast to read, it barrels forward so fast at times you might wish for a tiny breather. A snack break. A moment to whisper “wait, WHAT just happened?”
A solid four stars: gripping, twisty, and devilishly entertaining. Perfect for readers who love thrillers that spill secrets, spill adrenaline, and keep you glued to the page from start to finish.
Jack Cartwright is a USA Today bestselling author, based in Lincolnshire, UK.
Born in Essex, Jack lived and worked in Dubai for much of his adult life, as an IT professional, and as an international photographer.
Under various pen names, Jack has written and published more than fifty novels, won awards, and achieved the USA Today bestseller status in early 2021.
The Wild Fens Murder Mysteries, The DCI Cook Mysteries, and The Deadly Wolds Mysteries have all been written for TV adaptation, featuring gritty, rural locations, unforgettable characters, and powerful storylines with twists aplenty.
After a life of travel and adventure, he has put down his roots with his wife, daughters, and dog in one of Lincolnshire's many beautiful villages. He plans to stay for good.
