Death Under a Little Sky

‘Stylishly written by a skilled wordsmith…an absorbing tale’
The Sun

‘Death Under A Little Sky is a more than promising debut’
The Times

‘Abell’s debut is a cosy crime read with an appealing protagonist’
Guardian

‘Abell’s new career in crime fiction is off to a promising start’
The Daily Mirror

‘‘A joyful dive into the detective genre…I was charmed and engrossed’
Observer

‘A vivid, atmospheric debut’
Daily Mail

“A tense and twisty crime thriller”
inews

A detective ready for a new life
For years, Jake Jackson has been a high-flying detective in the city. One day he receives a letter from his reclusive uncle – he has left Jake his property in the middle of the countryside. It is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start.

A rural idyll the stuff of dreams
Life in the middle of nowhere is everything Jake could wish for. His home is beautiful and his surroundings are stunning. While the locals are eccentric, they are also friendly, and invite him to join their annual treasure hunt.

A death that disrupts everything
What starts as an innocent game turns sinister, when a young woman’s bones are discovered. And Jake is thrust once again into the role of detective, as he tries to unearth a dangerous killer in this most unlikely of settings.