His Burial Too

Inspector C. D. Sloan finds himself embroiled in a chilling mystery when a murder occurs in an unexpected location: a sealed church tower. The isolation of the setting adds to the urgency of the investigation, forcing Sloan to sift through a web of secrets hidden within the church's walls and its close-knit community. As he begins to untangle the threads of the case, he discovers that the victim’s life was far from ordinary, and several townsfolk may have had motives concealed beneath layers of familiarity.

Each character emerges with their own stories and alibis, complicating Sloan's pursuit of the truth. As he delves deeper, he encounters unspoken rivalries and the darker sides of human nature. The ticking clock only heightens the stakes, and with each revelation, the pressure intensifies to crack the case before more lives are affected.

Catherine Aird crafts a captivating narrative that keeps readers guessing, blending intricate plotting with an atmospheric setting. The tension between faith and doubt, alongside personal loyalties and betrayals, creates a rich backdrop for a suspenseful tale that will leave readers eager to piece together the puzzle alongside Sloan.