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What Doesn't Break Us

The gripping finale of a thrilling mystery series

Helen Sedgwick author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oneworld Publications

Published:7th Jul '22

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In the thrilling conclusion to the Burrowhead Mysteries, DI Georgie Strachan races to uncover dark secrets in a village plagued by a deadly drug.

In What Doesn't Break Us, the gripping conclusion to the Burrowhead Mysteries, readers are drawn into a world where the line between life and death blurs. As the village of Burrowhead faces impending closure, DI Georgie Strachan races against time to uncover the sinister secrets lurking beneath its surface. A new, deadly drug has surfaced, one that requires a chilling ritual involving the blood of freshly slaughtered animals. This dark practice raises questions about the recent spate of deaths and suicides in the community, pushing Georgie to delve deeper into the village's hidden corners.

As the investigation unfolds, the atmosphere grows increasingly tense. The villagers, bound by fear and secrecy, are reluctant to share what they know. Georgie finds herself surrounded by a web of suspects, each harboring their own motives and fears. With trust in short supply, she must navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth. The stakes are high, and the pressure mounts as the rituals intensify, revealing the drug's deep-rooted connection to the village's culture.

What Doesn't Break Us is not just a tale of suspense; it's a reflection on resilience and the lengths one will go to protect their home. With compelling characters and a haunting setting, Helen Sedgwick masterfully weaves a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

‘The perfect end to one of the most intriguing crime series of recent times… Helen Sedgwick has created a world which is fully realised, and that is in no small part to the attention to detail and the clarity of thought behind the writing… The Burrowhead trilogy brings something fresh and exciting to crime fiction.’

-- Snack Magazine

‘[Erskine’s] novels get better and better every time she goes to press… It won’t be long before we simply call the series ‘the Jaq Silver books’… What sets The Chemical Cocktail apart – the magic ingredient if you like – in a world drowning in average thrillers is that Erskine has applied the intellectual and scientific rigour of her writing to a high-speed, gripping and fun story.’

-- E&T Magazine

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: 9780861541942

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 23mm

Weight: unknown

416 pages