Gallows Wood

The signs are unmistakable. The dog halts, his nose up, nostrils quivering. Every inch of him is poised. Moss has a scent.

When a hand is found in Gallows Wood, PC Lucy Halliday and her specialist search dog Moss must find the rest of the body. What they uncover is a killer's dumping ground. Like every case since her husband's mysterious disappearance, Lucy wonders if this one will bring her closer to the truth. Nico was a journalist with a reputation for getting buried in his work; Lucy is certain that this time he delved too deep.

With new DI Jack Ellis calling the shots, Lucy struggles to keep her professionalism intact. She can't stay away from these murders and a killer who may hold the answers she desperately wants. But with those at the very heart of the investigation withholding secrets of their own, can more brutal deaths be prevented?

The first book in the gripping new police procedural series featuring dog handler PC Lucy Halliday. Perfect for fans of Lynda La Plante, Val McDermid, and Susie Steiner.

Praise for Gallows Wood

Dark, funny, and addictive, this new crime series is a joy. Jo Furniss, author of The Last to Know

Deft plotting, super-fast pace, and an enthralling dive into the lives of police dog handlers make this a book to sniff out and devour. Heather Critchlow, author of Unburied

Gritty and twisty... I fell head over heels for Lucy and Moss. With echoes of Line Of Duty, this is a detective series to watch out for. Rachael Blok, author of The Fall

Gripping from the first page, this book was as pacy as a spaniel on the scent. Fliss Chester, author of Death on the Scotland Express

It's not often I'm bereft at the end of a police procedural, but I've just turned the last page of Gallows Wood and I don't want to let the world of these characters go. Gritty, edge-of-your-seat stuff. Emma Styles, author of No Country For Girls

A blistering beginning to a new series. Perfectly paced with twists and turns which kept me guessing... Louisa Scarr is one of the best crime writers in the UK. James Delargy, author of Into the Flames

Louisa Scarr has created something incredible. A story as brutal and deceptive as any crime fiction fan could ever crave. Graham Bartlett, author of City on Fire

An enthralling start to this engaging new series with an ending so propulsive I may have forgotten to breathe. Stunningly good. Marion Todd, author of Bridges to Burn

I adored this pacy, twisty, shocking thriller with absolutely first-class characters. I can't wait for book two. Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Staycation

A twisty mystery, characters you want to root for, and black humour. And there's a dog! What's not to love? The start of an excellent new series! Chris Frost, author of The Killers Christmas List

Lightning pace, great characters, and superb writing make Gallows Wood stand out from the pack. A fresh take on the police procedural. Eleanor Ray, author of Everything is Beautiful

Pacy, gripping, and full of twists, Gallows Wood throws you into the dark and deadly world of Lucy Halliday and her awesome police dog, Moss. Tariq Ashkanani, author of Welcome to Cooper