Burnt Island

About the book

At dusk on a chilly November evening, the small town of St Agnes is gearing up for their annual Fifth-of-November celebration. Just moments before the fireworks are set to light up the sky, a resident stumbles upon a burnt body on the bonfire, sparking fears of a dangerous intruder in their midst.

Ben Kitto, the Deputy Chief of Police for the Scilly Isles, is faced with the grim task of keeping the islanders safe from harm. With a killer on the loose, he imposes a strict lockdown, trapping all eighty residents on the island. As suspicions run high and tensions mount, it becomes clear that no one is beyond suspicion.

As cryptic threats written in an ancient Cornish dialect surface, Ben suspects that the murderer is driven by a desire to protect the island's heritage from outside influences. Racing against the clock, Ben delves into the secrets of the town's enigmatic inhabitants, knowing that unless he uncovers the truth soon, another life may be claimed by the flames...