A Dance of Ghosts

In A Dance of Ghosts, PI John Craine delves into a missing person's case that forces him to confront his traumatic past and seek redemption.

In A Dance of Ghosts, private investigator John Craine is haunted by the memories of his past, particularly the brutal murder of his wife, Stacy, sixteen years ago. The trauma of discovering her lifeless body in their bed has left him with an emotional burden he struggles to bear. To cope, Craine immerses himself in his work, seeking solace in the cases he takes on, while drowning his sorrows in whisky at night. However, his routine is disrupted when he receives a call from the distraught mother of a missing young woman, Anna Gerrish.

As Craine takes on the case, he quickly becomes embroiled in a dark and twisted web of corruption and deceit that forces him to confront the demons of his past. The investigation leads him down a path filled with danger and unexpected revelations, where the lines between his professional and personal life begin to blur. Each clue he uncovers seems to draw him closer to the night that changed everything for him, and he realizes that the stakes are much higher than he initially anticipated.

Craine's journey in A Dance of Ghosts is not just about solving a mystery; it's a race against time to prevent history from repeating itself. With each turn, he faces not only the external threats of the case but also the internal struggles of his own grief and guilt. This gripping debut novel showcases a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to unravel the truth alongside Craine.