The Darkness Around Her

On a frigid December night, the body of Lizzie Barnsley is discovered by an isolated canal, leading police to swiftly identify Peter Box as the prime suspect based on blood evidence. Criminal lawyer Dan Grant and investigator Jayne Brett are brought in to defend Box, but their investigation reveals a deeper, darker conspiracy in the northern town of Highford, linked to a series of past murders. As they untangle the mystery, they confront questions about Box's guilt and the true nature of the threats lurking in their community, racing against time to prevent another tragedy.