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Aspiring actress Sophie finally finds love with her third husband, Tariq, until he suddenly vanishes. Now she's being blackmailed and stalked. Did Sophie have something to do with his disappearance or was one of her ex-husbands involved? An utterly fresh take on the domestic suspense novel, set in the Pakistani community of Bradford.

 "A well-written and engaging story of domestic suspense with a difference, set in the Muslim community of West Yorkshire. Multiple viewpoints are juggled skilfully to deliver a real page-turner."
- Martin Edwards, author of Gallows Court

"Azma Dar makes a thrilling debut with this time-switching, head-hopping crime story that is rich with spice and authentic detail."
- Ashok Banker, author of A Kiss After Dying

"Highly recommendable, especially to fans of Gillian Flynn, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, J.T. Ellison, and Gilly Macmillan."
- Booklist

The short chapters run apace in what could be one of the year's most thrilling and suspenseful crime novels

- Crime Thrilller Hound

Chosen as one of Crime Reads'  Notable Selections in their Best Crime Novels of 2023

In the misty Pakistani town of Murree, a wedding takes place between Saika and older widower Anwar, whose first wife died in mysterious circumstances. When there's a murder in the family and Saika's told that her husband is a dangerous man, she begins to question if he was involved in the death of his wife, in this mystery full of secrets and black magic.

"An incredible new voice, witty and wise"

 - Adele Parks