The Clearing

In this suspenseful novel by the bestselling author of the Sanctus trilogy, forensic expert Dr. Laughton Rees investigates the mysterious disappearance of a local girl, Maddie Friar, from a party in a forest commune. As she delves into the case amidst the eerie backdrop of the Forest of Dean, she encounters the chilling legend of the Cinderman, a spirit tied to a history of missing women. Together with Maddie's sister Adele, Laughton questions locals and unravels a dark conspiracy that intertwines with their past, leading her to discover a harrowing truth that far surpasses the realm of myth.