The Sleeping and the Dead

In Ann Cleeves' gripping standalone psychological suspense novel, The Sleeping and the Dead, Detective Peter Porteous investigates the discovery of a teenager's body at Cranwell Lake, linking it to a mysterious case from 1972. The revelation shocks Hannah Morton, a prison officer who was once Michael Grey's girlfriend, forcing her to confront painful memories surrounding his disappearance. This first U.S. release showcases Cleeves' signature storytelling in a riveting exploration of past secrets and their haunting repercussions.