Twist in the River: A Jake Jackson Mystery

Stig Abell

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Twist in the River: A Jake Jackson Mystery

Twist in the River: A Jake Jackson Mystery

Stig Abell

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Description

Former London detective Jake Jackson finds his new life in the country threatened when women start disappearing in this beautifully written and deeply immersive novel that will challenge even the most diehard mystery lover's deductive skills.

A beautiful summer's day

When young nurse Claire Davidson goes missing on the riverbank, the only clues left behind are her phone and shoes.

A mystery that sweeps the nation

People disappear all the time, but this case sparks an online frenzy. Amateur investigators descend on the rural idyll. Everyone has a theory. Is Claire Davidson just the story of a swim that went wrong, or could there be truth to the conspiracies?

A killer growing bolder

But when another woman is discovered dead in the river, signs point to murder. Jake Jackson, a former detective who came to the countryside searching for peace, must investigate before more lives are taken.


Critical Reviews

"Tense but patient, fast but thoughtful, and twisty but substantial--this is a truly excellent debut, and I want the next installment now." - Lee Child on Death Under a Little Sky

"A leisurely whodunit wrapped in a loving homage to the bucolic life." ⎯ Kirkus Reviews

"What a gorgeous read. It has the halo of an instant classic. This is a deep, searching novel, as preoccupied with human nature and ordinary evil as it is with detection." - AJ Finn, #1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window, on Death Under a Little Sky

"What a joy to spend time with these characters again! An immersive, intelligent delight with huge atmosphere and heart. My favourite new crime series." - Lucy Foley on Death in a Lonely Place

Publishing Information

Publisher: Harper Perennial
Pub date: 2026-06-23
Length: 352 pages

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