Some secrets are toxic...
When environmental activist Max Edwards is found dead on the banks of the River Thames, his grieving widow turns to rookie private investigator Emily Swanson for answers.
But what begins as a routine inquiry quickly unravels into a dangerous conspiracy. A mother and child are missing, more bodies are piling up, and all signs point to the shadowy Valence Industries.
Out of her depth and racing against time, Emily must seek help from an unlikely ally. Because if she can’t uncover the truth behind Max’s death, more innocent lives will be lost.
Trail of Poison is the third entry in the Emily Swanson series. Fans of twisty crime thrillers and page-turning suspense won’t want to miss this gripping new case.
The Complete Emily Swanson Series:
- Next to Disappear
- Mind for Murder
- Trail of Poison
- Watch You Sleep
- Kill for Love
- Wish Me Dead: The Prequel Novella
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.