Katherine Hayton

The Second Stage of Grief Katherine Hayton

A false accusation. A brutal murder. Can Ngaire find a killer before he finds her?

Ngaire Blakes is trying to put her life back together. The ex-cop resigned from the police after a vicious assault left her battling PTSD. Dragged into a murder investigation, she's shocked to discover that all the evidence points to her.

When the body count climbs, Ngaire flees to the cold comfort of her estranged father's hometown. In danger and not knowing who to trust, she severs contact with her closest allies and must learn to rely on herself if she's going to catch the killer before it's too late.

The Second Stage of Grief is the second book in a series of mystery novels set in the dark shadows of New Zealand. If you enjoy gritty mysteries, strong women who rise to the challenge, and thrilling psychological suspense, then you'll love Katherine Hayton's latest installment in the Ngaire Blakes trilogy.

Buy The Second Stage of Grief to crack the case today.