The Shrine
the brand new Detective's Daughter mystery
Will be published approx. on 12. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-0359-2035-8 (ISBN)
Description
Laced with character-based and situational humour, but with a compelling and layered murder mystery at its heart, THE SHRINE is part of the one-of-a-kind Detective's Daughter series.
'Always a treat reading Lesley Thomson.' IAN RANKIN
YOU CAN'T RUN FROM WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE
Stella Darnell knows her partner, Jack, is lying to her. He's been secretive for months and is clearly hiding something - but it's not what you might think.
As Jack disappears down a rabbit hole, Stella craves distraction. When DI Toni Kemp asks for her help after a body is discovered in a quiet, unassuming village, she throws herself into the case.
But the investigation soon draws her into a world haunted by the legacy of a once-famous psychic - a presence that lingers long after death, and threatens to consume everyone it touches.
Perfect for fans of LJ Ross and Kate Rhodes, this is the tenth gripping mystery in this must-read series that can be enjoyed in any order.
Praise for Lesley Thomson
'A perfect blend of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym.' ELLY GRIFFITHS
'The final revelation is jaw-dropping.' SUNDAY TIMES
'Always a treat reading Lesley Thomson.' IAN RANKIN
YOU CAN'T RUN FROM WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE
Stella Darnell knows her partner, Jack, is lying to her. He's been secretive for months and is clearly hiding something - but it's not what you might think.
As Jack disappears down a rabbit hole, Stella craves distraction. When DI Toni Kemp asks for her help after a body is discovered in a quiet, unassuming village, she throws herself into the case.
But the investigation soon draws her into a world haunted by the legacy of a once-famous psychic - a presence that lingers long after death, and threatens to consume everyone it touches.
Perfect for fans of LJ Ross and Kate Rhodes, this is the tenth gripping mystery in this must-read series that can be enjoyed in any order.
Praise for Lesley Thomson
'A perfect blend of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym.' ELLY GRIFFITHS
'The final revelation is jaw-dropping.' SUNDAY TIMES
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0359-2035-8 (9781035920358)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Lesley Thomson grew up in west London. Her first novel, A Kind of Vanishing, won the People's Book Prize in 2010. Her second novel, The Detective's Daughter, was a #1 bestseller and the resulting series has sold over 850,000 copies. Lesley divides her time between Sussex and Gloucestershire. She lives with her partner and her dog.
Visit her website at www.lesleythomson.co.uk.
Visit her website at www.lesleythomson.co.uk.