Book 3 in the DI Matthew Stannard detective fiction series!
In a forgotten corner of the London suburban town of Craynebrook lies Blackbird Farm, a relic of a former century. One morning, the farmer's cold, dead body is found, his blood soaking into the mud of the farm track. The wounds on his body signify murder and the police are immediately called.
DI Matthew Stannard, back at work after suffering a brutal attack, can hardly believe he has another murder to investigate and he worries he's not up to the job. The attack has left Matthew physically weak and mentally scarred, but he knows he will need all his powers of investigation to find the killer.
But the murder case isn't the only worry Matthew has. His attacker is still on the loose and he is being hunted. He also has to cope with the public interest his attack has roused and his subsequent actions force Matthew to defend himself against an official complaint that will not only tarnish his reputation but could see him thrown out of the Force.
There's danger everywhere he looks. Matthew must find the killer and protect his reputation before it's too late.
