CORNISH CRIME SERIES A Baptism of Fire

Haunted by the past. Back for the truth. At fourteen, Kit Retallick was convicted of setting the fire that killed his family. Fifteen years later, he returns to Cornwall, desperate to prove his innocence. Lawyer Eden Gray takes on his case, but two new murders occur and the past begins to unravel in terrifying ways. Redemption comes at a deadly price One fire. Three dead. A lifetime of questions. Fifteen years after a devastating fire claimed the lives of his mother, stepfather and sister, Kit Retallick returns to his Cornish hometown and hires lawyer Eden Gray to help him clear his name. Eden, initially skeptical, uncovers discrepancies in the evidence that warrant further investigation. With the assistance of ex-policeman turned investigator Ross Trenear, they begin to unravel a complex web of deceit and prejudice within the tight-lipped rural community. As they delve deeper into the case, they find that two murders occured on the night of Kit's return, raising the stakes and threatening to derail their progress. Can Eden and Ross navigate a maze of resentment and denial to uncover the truth before it's too late? In this gripping legal thriller, author Julie Evans delivers a tale of justice and redemption that will keep you turning pages. A Baptism of Fire, the fifth installment in the Cornish Crime series, is a compelling journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche. ____________________________________________ Praise for A Baptism of Fire: I literally couldn’t put it down; read cover to cover in a day. Very well-written, fast-paced, with plenty of twists and turns. I have enjoyed all of Julie Evans’ books, and this is the best so far. Brilliant. Once again, Julie has crafted a story that you simply can’t stop reading. Gripping book. Loved it.