Megan has to climb round and step across the body to get a proper view. What’s left is like a chalk white mask in the rough shape of a face. The innocence is still there, and a hint of the cheekiness. But perhaps she is imagining that.

Detective Megan Thomas moved to Devon for a fresh start, after years spent undercover. She’s staying with her sister and swimming in the sea daily, battling the tides and letting the waves wash her past away. But she can’t outrun everything.

On her first day back, she’s called to a murder. The body lies deep in an underground bunker, and when Megan forces herself to look, it triggers a panic attack. As her heart races and her breathing stalls, she realises she’s not sure if she can go back to life in a regular crime unit. Her memories are too powerful to be buried - maybe too powerful to let her do her job.

But when another body is found on the stretch of beach where she swims every day, Megan remembers why she joined the force, and what she’s fighting for. The victim came to the police for help, and Megan knows they failed her. She won’t rest until she gets answers. But how can she find justice for others, when she’s no longer sure of herself?

A completely gripping new series from bestselling author Susan Wilkins, introducing the tough and determined Detective Megan Thomas. For fans of Ann Cleeves, LJ Ross and Mari Hannah, this will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.

What readers are saying about Buried Deep:

‘Extremely compulsive… my attention didn’t waver for a second and I read it in one sitting… keeps the interest and tension going with timely reveals, unexpected developments and a clever plot’ Goodreads Reviewer,

‘Addictive, gripping, twisty… how this story unfolds is just brilliant… can’t wait for book 2’ Goodreads Reviewer,

‘Excellent… such a well-crafted read… I highly recommend the book and I look forward to reading more about Megan in the future.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘One of the best… can’t wait for the next instalment… compelling… I loved this book.’ Nigeladamsbookworm,

‘Loved this… if you like Vera you will love this book. Brilliant’ Goodreads Reviewer,

‘A gritty storyline with plenty of twists and turns… will definitely look for the next book’ NetGalley Reviewer

‘Brilliant book in my opinion! I want to read more and dive into Megan’s past… She fascinates me thoroughly. 5 stars.’ B for Bookreview,