Opal

In a small mining town where trust is as fragile as the rocks being excavated, darkness envelopes the community following a shocking double murder. The tranquility of their mundane lives is shattered, leaving residents in fear as they grapple with the chilling realization that the killer could be someone they know. The air is thick with suspicion and dread, creating an atmosphere where every glance could hide secrets.

Off duty, DS Lucas Walker finds himself reluctantly drawn into the chaos. As the case unfolds, he discovers that the victims’ lives were more intertwined with the townspeople than anyone could have imagined. With the pressure mounting, Walker must sift through layers of deceit and long-held grudges, all while battling his own demons. As he delves deeper, he realizes that the truth may be more dangerous than he ever anticipated.

In this tense and gripping narrative, friendships will be tested, and alliances will be formed and broken. The town's fragile peace hangs in the balance, and as Walker gets closer to uncovering the identity of the killer, the lines between hunter and hunted blur in a shocking climax that will leave readers breathless.