The Colour of Death

Detective Inspector Jack Dawes is investigating the murder of a prostitute… 

He is no stranger to brutal crimes, being part of the London Police Force, but this one is extreme.

A frenzied attack, blood covered scene and a very unlikely suspect arrested.

Before he can break the case, Dawes is shipped to Scotland by his superior to support a Constabulary ridden with flu.

A body has been found at the bottom of a castle tower. Circumstances are suspicious.

Doomdochry Castle resides on a remote Shetland Isle and has a history of heartbreak and horror.

Unfortunately for Dawes, history is about to repeat itself.

The residents are unhelpful and secretive. Is this due to his intrusion into their community? Or are they hiding something?

Unable to prove foul play, Dawes is set to return home with the conclusion that the death was accidental. Until more residents are discovered dead.

All the evidence leads in different directions. Indicating that there is a large group behind the murders.

How can he uncover this with all local police bedridden with the flu? Who can he call in for support in closing these cases?

And just how do all these deaths link together?

It’s not until the explosive conclusion, threatening the lives of his loved ones, that he realises that this Isle is not as remote as first thought…

The Colour of Death is a powerfully haunting murder mystery which keeps you guessing right until the very end. 

'A suspenseful mystery, full of twists and turns.' - Thomas Waugh 

Frances Lloyd was born in Dagenham, Essex, and spent her childhood moving between RAF stations. She has worked as a freelance journalist and photographer, as well as in government communications. She began writing fiction in 2000 and won several prizes for her short stories. She now lives in the Scottish Highlands where she writes full time.