Desperation Point (The Devil's Cove Trilogy)

Book 2 of 3

It began with The Cove. Now the suspense continues in the second book of the Devil's Cove trilogy.

Devil's Cove used to be a safe place to live. Until a serial killer was caught hiding behind a familiar face.

As the Cornish community reels in shock, missing teen Cal has been implicated in the murders. Desperate for answers, his mother Carrie is determined to track him down. But so is someone else...

Crime writer Aaron Black has arrived in town on a mission to save his ruined career by writing a bestseller about the killings. But he needs Cal, and he'll do anything to find him, even if it means endangering lives.

Because there is more to the horrifying truth than anyone can imagine. And for Carrie and her family, the real nightmare is only just beginning.

*****

Praise for the Devil's Cove trilogy

"Downright chilling." - Tranquility Book Reviews

"Gets your heart racing." - Reading Out Loud

"A real page-turner leading you deep into a dark and terrifying world." - Readers' Favorite

"Be prepared for a spine-tingling intense read. I was riveted to the pages." - A Wonderful World of Words

"Packed with intrigue, deception, tension twists and turns. A must read!" - SJ's Book Blog

British thriller writer Malcolm Richards crafts dark and twist-filled stories to keep you guessing from the edge of your seat. He is the author of the Emily Swanson series, in which the titular sleuth redeems her guilty past by helping others, and the Devil's Cove trilogy, about terrifying events occurring in a small Cornish town. The first book, The Cove, was a finalist in the 2018 Holyer an Gof Cornish book awards. His first novel, The Hiding House, was published in 2012 and tells the story of two young siblings uncovering a dark web of family secrets after being left alone at their grandmother's isolated woodland home. Malcolm credits authors such as Stephen King, Thomas Harris & Agatha Christie as major influences on his writing. Previously, Malcolm worked for several years in the special education sector, teaching and supporting children with complex needs. Born and raised in Cornwall, he spent twenty-two years living in London before settling in the Somerset countryside.