Where the Missing Gather

‘Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now!’ Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why

Helen Sedgwick author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oneworld Publications

Published:5th May '22

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The second installment in the Burrowhead Mystery series, Where the Missing Gather explores dark secrets and chilling rituals in a coastal village.

In Where the Missing Gather, the haunting atmosphere of Burrowhead is brought to life through a gripping narrative that intertwines past and present. As an archaeological dig unearths a dark history, the village's secrets begin to surface, revealing a tale of brutality and mystery. A witness finally comes forward, hinting that the malevolence lurking in the coastal air may soon be confronted. However, this revelation is overshadowed by a chilling act of violence—a black horse is found slaughtered in the woods, drawing the attention of DI Georgie Strachan.

As DI Strachan delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a series of sinister rituals that bind the community's past to its current turmoil. The villagers seem reluctant to confront their history, raising the stakes for Georgie as she navigates a landscape filled with fear and silence. With human remains surfacing and the pressure mounting, she must grapple with the unsettling question: where do the missing souls of the village gather? The story unfolds with a sense of urgency, compelling readers to piece together the clues that connect the horrific events.

Where the Missing Gather is a masterful blend of mystery and psychological tension, exploring themes of memory, loss, and the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets. As the narrative unfolds, it challenges readers to confront the darkness that lies beneath the surface of a seemingly quiet village, making it a truly unforgettable installment in the Burrowhead Mystery series.

‘Another triumph. A masterful blend of crime and psychological suspense, with a hint of the supernatural for added chill... An immersive, haunting read.’ -- Mary Paulson-Ellis, author of Emily Noble's Disgrace

‘Those who loved When the Dead Come Calling… will enjoy getting reacquainted with DI Georgie Strachan.’

-- Herald, 25 of the best summer books

Sedgwick’s writing is evocative and compassionate and always draws us back… For a novel which has its roots in the ancient past, Where the Missing Gather is a sharply observed story for these anxious, post-Brexit times.’

-- Scotland on Sunday

‘[Sedgwick] sustains a suspenseful atmosphere of psychological and supernatural unease that will have you glancing nervously over your shoulder.’ 

-- Herald

‘[Sedgwick] explores sinister rituals and missing souls in this unputdownable crime novel.’

-- Scottish Book Trust

Praise for When the Dead Come Calling:

‘Unputdownable... Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now! It's an incredible book! READ IT.’ Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why

‘Helen Sedgwick is one of Scotland's finest contemporary storytellers.’ Claire Askew, author of All the Hidden Truths

‘Sedgwick’s writing is minutely observational, clever and warm.’ Scotsman

ISBN: 9780861541935

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416 pages