Dark Truths (Will Traynor forensic mystery)

Criminologist Will Traynor is brought in to assist the police on a baffling murder investigation when a shocking discovery reveals links to a past crime. Aware of Traynor's troubled past, Detective Inspector Bernard Watts is sceptical that Traynor will bring anything useful to the investigation. He's about to be proved very wrong.

Reviews

Watching an old pro herd cats as he cracks a tough case should tickle procedural fans everywhere * Kirkus Reviews *
This series debut is a solid, skillfully written police drama with plenty of twists * Booklist *
Outstanding ... Cross, herself a forensic psychologist, plays fair with the reader right up to the surprising conclusion * Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Cold, Cold Heart *
Another keep-'em-guessing instalment of this popular and sharply written crime series ... Characters with notable depth, a provocative plot, and a nifty twist make this a procedural to savor * Booklist on Cold, Cold Heart *
All the elements of a winning puzzler: a sympathetic heroine, a complicated case, and a crisis to lend a sense of urgency that justice be served * Kirkus Reviews on Cold, Cold Heart *
An intriguing fair-play puzzle, with an abundant set of plausible suspects and possible motives ... A highly satisfying mystery * Publishers Weekly on Something Evil Comes *
A gripping, suspenseful, cleverly plotted story with plenty of unusual twists and a smart, independent heroine * Booklist on A Little Death *