The Departed

Set in Liverpool during 1979, The Departed follows new CID recruit Leigh Borrowdale as she investigates a disturbing murder linked to the city’s struggling underworld and historical drowning cases. Amidst the backdrop of the Winter of Discontent, Leigh navigates personal and professional challenges while uncovering deep connections to the city’s dark past. With atmospheric storytelling, compelling characters, and intricate plotting, this debut crime novel delivers a gripping and evocative journey into human nature and the gritty reality of police work.