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Grave Intent
A gripping and atmospheric New England crime thriller
Series: Carla James Crime Thrillers
Brief Description
Foul deeds lie buried under campus grounds. Jericho College is closed for the summer break, but Professor Carla James is busy teaching a short course to a small group of archaeology enthusiasts. Keen to get involved with local history, the newcomers become fixated on the three-hundred-year-old...
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Forensic anthropologist Carla James finds a modern victim in an eighteenth century grave. With no one missing, Carla must work out who this is – and where the original body went.
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Description
Foul deeds lie buried under campus grounds. Jericho College is closed for the summer break, but Professor Carla James is busy teaching a short course to a small group of archaeology enthusiasts. Keen to get involved with local history, the newcomers become fixated on the three-hundred-year-old grave of Meg Woodthorpe, killed for being a witch.
A single stone sits on the burial site, supposedly to prevent her rising again. Excavations reveal she may have. Meg's body is no longer there—she has been replaced by a modern victim. With no one missing, Carla must work out who this is and where Meg has gone.
Grave Intent is a dark and atmospheric crime thriller, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Kathy Reichs.
Praise for Sarah Ward:
'Carla James is a wonderful creation' - William Shaw
'Fresh, original and utterly compelling' - Marion Todd
'A gripping, atmospheric page-turner' - Sheila Bugler
'Dark, engaging and beautifully written' - Michael Wood
'Clever and compelling' - Woman's Weekly
'Strongly atmospheric' - Crime Time
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Grave Intent
Foul deeds lie buried under campus grounds. Jericho College is closed for the summer break, but Professor Carla James is busy teaching a short course to a small group of archaeology enthusiasts. Keen to get involved with local history, the newcomers become fixated on the three-hundred-year-old grave of Meg Woodthorpe, killed for being a witch. A single stone sits on...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804366820
Publisher: Canelo
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 June 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canelo Crime
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Sarah Ward is a critically acclaimed crime and gothic thriller writer. Her book, A Patient Fury, was an Observer book of the month and The Quickening, written as Rhiannon Ward, was a Radio Times book of the year. Sarah is a former Vice-Chair of the Crime Writers Association and Trustee of Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival.
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