MEET DETECTIVE MARTHA MUNRO IN ONE OF THE MOST GRIPPING CRIME MYSTERIES YOU'LL READ THIS YEAR.

Last year her daughter was kidnapped and her mother was murdered. Martha Munro is getting back on her feet, but old enemies are still out there - and they want revenge.

After the worst year of her life, Detective Martha Munro is looking forward to getting back to the job she loves. But her first case is an investigation into a spate of cat abductions in leafy south London.

The Brown family's beloved cat mysteriously disappeared one day, but then turned up unharmed.

Then they receive a terrifying message: Next time it's the kids.

And an ambulance is sent to the children's school. It's a sinister threat by someone playing a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Someone is setting a dangerous trap for Detective Martha Munro. Can she catch a rat and keep her family from getting hurt again?

Fans of Happy Valley, Helen H. Durrant, Andy Maslen, Rachel McLean, Matt Brolly, Angela Marsons and D.S. Butler will love this gripping crime mystery.

Before taking up writing, Michael Leese was a national newspaper journalist for over 25 years, with the last part of his career working for the London Evening Standard. The most memorable stories he covered ranged from Tiananmen Square, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the death of Princess Diana, the 9/11 attacks and the two Gulf wars. In the latter part of his career, Mike was a news editor. In this role he gained insights into many specialties from crime and court reporting, to political and science news and the behind the scenes working of government, the City and other institutions. Mike's passion for news and current affairs remains very strong and influences the writing of his books.