Cut to the Bone (A DI Meg Dalton thriller, Book 3)
By (Author) Roz Watkins
Book 3
HarperCollins Publishers
HQ
10th May 2021
29th April 2021
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
823.92
Paperback
432
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 27mm
300g
ONE OF THE BEST CRIME WRITERS OUT THERE Elly Griffiths
I BARELY CAME UP FOR AIR Jo Furniss
CONFIRMS WATKINS IN THE FRONT RANK OF BRITISH CRIME WRITERS' Daily Mail
A RIVETING AND PROPULSIVE THRILLER Kia Abdullah
SMART AND ATMOSPHERIC T. M. Logan
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A beautiful young social-media star goes missing.
But who took her
When controversial internet celebrity Violet Armstrong vanishes in the middle of a scorching Peak District summer, the case sparks a media frenzy.
The clock is ticking for DI Meg Dalton and her team to find Violet before online threats explode into real-life violence. And then the blood and hair of a young woman are found in an empty pig trough at the local abattoir
The more Meg finds out about this unnerving case, the more she becomes convinced that something very, very bad has happened to Violet. With temperatures rising and the press demanding answers, the case is about to take a terrifying turn
In bestselling author Roz Watkins chilling new thriller, DI Meg Dalton must face her most disturbing case yet. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Susie Steiner and Val McDermid.
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What authors and readers are saying about Cut to the Bone:
BRILLIANT AND COMPELLING Amanda Jennings
A REAL-PAGE TURNER Sophie Draper
I INHALED THIS NOVEL. IT REACHED TO MY BONE Netgalley
A DARK AND TWISTY TALE, WITH A POWERHOUSE FINISH Rachael Blok
ANOTHER RIPPER FROM ROZ. BRILLIANT! Suzy K Quinn
SUSPENSE OOZES FROM EVERY PAGE Netgalley
A HEART-IN-YOUR-MOUTH READ Jo Jakeman
CHILLINGLY COMPELLING AND UTTERLY TWISTED Danielle Ramsay
WILL KEEP YOU GLUED TO YOUR SEAT Jane Isaac
A TERRIFIC READ Mick Finlay
GRIPPING AND GRUESOME Sam Blake
GRIPPING, CLEVER AND TWISTY Amanda Brittany
'Subtly plotted, and with a delicate sense of place, it confirms Watkins in the front rank of British crime writers' Geoffrey Wansell, Daily Mail
I love Roz Watkins books, shes one of the best crime writers out there Elly Griffiths
Praise for Roz Watkins:
A formidable newcomer to British crime writing Daily Mail
A fabulous book. I cant wait to meet DI Meg Dalton again B A Paris
An outstanding debut. The Devils Dice had me gripped from the start Stephen Booth
Twisty, creepy, funny, and you may shed a tear too. More DI Meg Dalton please! Caz Frear
A page-turning debut featuring a fabulous lead character. Full of wry wit and weird legends, this mystery thriller is fresh, fun and full of emotion Susi Holliday
A fascinating debut with a deliciously old school mystery at its heart. I cant wait to see what Watkins does next! Angela Clarke
A pacy, twisty read that had me on the edge of my seatwhat a brilliant debut! KL Slater
Exceptional debut. Beautifully written and observed crime novel, with such well rounded maturity it was a pleasure to read from start to finish. Glad it is a series so that we all have a lot more to look forward to. Amanda Robson
The Devil's Dice encapsulates the dark heart of the Peaks and enthrals the reader with its clever and compelling plot. Sarah Ward
Brilliant. I love Meg! Lisa Hall
Smart, atmospheric detective story with an unexpected topical twist Adam Hamdy
Really enjoyed The Devils Dice loved the supernatural feel and excellent resolution. What a copper! Mick Finlay
A humdinger of a debut whip-smart and with a protagonist youre guaranteed to want to get behind Mel McGrath
Roz Watkins is the author of the DI Meg Dalton crime series, which is set in the Peak District where Roz lives with her partner and a menagerie of demanding animals. Her first book, The Devil's Dice, was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger Award, and has been optioned for TV. Her follow-up, Dead Man's Daughter, was published to critical acclaim. Roz studied engineering at Cambridge University before training in patent law. In her spare time, Roz likes to walk in the Peak District, scouting out murder locations.