With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope leads her team as they face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape.

The central character is Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, who is obsessive about her work and driven by her own demons. If she's lonely she doesn't show it; she faces the world with caustic wit, guile, and courage. Her trusted, long-suffering colleague is Sergeant Joe Ashworth. Together they approach every new case with unparalleled gusto and professionalism.—Anonymous