FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Suspense and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Cornish landscape, from the bestselling crime writer and author of Holy Island.
'An enchanting and thrilling read' 5-star reader review
'From the first page this book had me hooked' 5-star reader review
'Lovely scenic descriptions, interesting twists. Loved it!' 5-star reader review
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You can run, but you can't hide...
Kate Irving arrives at her grandfather's cottage at Frenchman's Creek in the dead of night with her young son, a small suitcase and little else.
Its scattered community of fishermen, farmers, artists and jetsetters barely bat an eyelid, because theirs is a rarefied world, tucked beneath the lush forest that lines the banks of the Helford estuary, deep in the heart of Cornwall, where life is slow and people generally mind their own business.
Unless, of course, your grandfather happens to be a pillar of the local community...
Kate's left the past behind and guards her privacy and her son fiercely. She's wary of accepting the friendship her new neighbours offer, but their kindness is too great to refuse and she begins to feel she has found her place in the world.
That is, until tragedy strikes, and her new friends look to her for the answers...
Kate soon learns that the past always catches up with you, in the end - the question is, will she be able to face it when it does?
Praise for LJ Ross:
"LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times
"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle
"Totally gripping from start to finish" 5-star reader review
"A must read book. Can't wait for the next one." 5-star reader review
"I couldn't put this book down from the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, intrigue with a hint of humour." 5-star reader review
"Great page turner, with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end" 5-star reader review
"Brilliant from start to end, be prepared to read in one sitting!" 5-star reader review
"Atmospheric, gripping and twisted…YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!" 5-star reader review
| ISBN: | 9781804960400 |
| Publication date: | 29th January 2026 |
| Author: | L J Ross |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books an imprint of Cornerstone |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 368 pages |
| Series: | The Summer Suspense Mysteries |
| Genres: |
Thriller and Suspense Narrative theme: Sense of place Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives Crime and mystery: women sleuths |
FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Suspense and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Cornish landscape, from the bestselling crime writer and author of Holy Island.
'An enchanting and thrilling read' 5-star reader review
'From the first page this book had me hooked' 5-star reader review
'Lovely scenic descriptions, interesting twists. Loved it!' 5-star reader review
-------------------------------------------------
You can run, but you can't hide...
Kate Irving arrives at her grandfather's cottage at Frenchman's Creek in the dead of night with her young son, a small suitcase and little else.
Its scattered community of fishermen, farmers, artists and jetsetters barely bat an eyelid, because theirs is a rarefied world, tucked beneath the lush forest that lines the banks of the Helford estuary, deep in the heart of Cornwall, where life is slow and people generally mind their own business.
Unless, of course, your grandfather happens to be a pillar of the local community...
Kate's left the past behind and guards her privacy and her son fiercely. She's wary of accepting the friendship her new neighbours offer, but their kindness is too great to refuse and she begins to feel she has found her place in the world.
That is, until tragedy strikes, and her new friends look to her for the answers...
Kate soon learns that the past always catches up with you, in the end - the question is, will she be able to face it when it does?
Praise for LJ Ross:
"LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times
"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle
"Totally gripping from start to finish" 5-star reader review
"A must read book. Can't wait for the next one." 5-star reader review
"I couldn't put this book down from the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, intrigue with a hint of humour." 5-star reader review
"Great page turner, with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end" 5-star reader review
"Brilliant from start to end, be prepared to read in one sitting!" 5-star reader review
"Atmospheric, gripping and twisted…YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!" 5-star reader review
The Creek features in the following genres: Thriller and Suspense, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: women sleuths
The Creek is available in Paperback
The Creek was written by L J Ross and published by Penguin Books an imprint of Cornerstone
The Creek has 368 pages
Yes it is part of The Summer Suspense Mysteries series
£8.99