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Lost Cause

An addictive and gripping crime thriller
Brief Description
A missing woman is easily forgotten. Until she turns up dead. One icy cold morning, the butchered remains of a woman are discovered stuffed into a bin. DI Kelly Porter knows this is the work of a deranged and dedicated killer. One who has struck before... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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A missing woman is easily forgotten. Until she turns up dead.

One icy cold morning, the butchered remains of a woman are discovered stuffed into a bin. DI Kelly Porter knows this is the work of a deranged and dedicated killer. One who has struck before and will again.

Kevin Flint is an odd young man. He explores the hidden corners of the Lake District and likes to creep around and watch. Dark, depraved things excite him. But will he cross the line from bystander to perpetrator?

Despite her personal life taking unexpected turns, Kelly's detective instincts tell her that the answers lie with Kevin if only she knew the right questions to ask. But will Kelly miss her chance and have blood on her hands?

A stunning new DI Kelly Porter crime novel from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch, perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney, L. J. Ross and Angela Marsons.

Readers are hooked on Lost Cause

'Once again Rachel Lynch has written a book to make you sit up and take notice' - NetGalley review

'Another excellent read and this series just gets better - very good characters, believable plots that keep you guessing and so well written.' - NetGalley review

'Another 5 star winner' - NetGalley review

'Once I started reading this book I could not put it down. I can't wait to read more of this fantastic series' - NetGalley review

Twists and turns galore which really gave my grey matter a real workout and a few surprises along the way. I can't wait to read more of this fantastic series' - NetGalley review

Series: Detective Kelly Porter

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781835982969

Publisher: Canelo

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 December 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canelo Crime

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Rachel Lynch is a million-copy bestselling author of crime fiction, best known for her gripping DI Kelly Porter series as well as several standalones and the Major Helen Scott military police thrillers. Born and raised in Cumbria, the haunting beauty of the Lake District seeps into every story she tells. After teaching history in London and living across the globe as an army wife, Rachel eventually returned to her greatest passion: writing. Travel and the shared human experience comprise the fabric of her work. She explores the darkest corners of humanity with empathy and edge, weaving gritty realism with unforgettable characters. Alongside multiple standalone novels, she now brings her stories to life in a whole new way, through her podcast The Killer Storyteller: A Podcast with Rachel Lynch, where she unpacks every twist and turn, book by book.

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