Detective Inspector Fenella Sallow thought she had seen it all—until the body of a retired artist is discovered atop the town’s smoldering bonfire. In a quiet coastal town in Cumbria, where folklore and myths run deep, Fenella must sift through secrets lurking behind closed doors. As she hunts a killer playing a twisted game, she’s haunted by an unsolved case of a missing girl. Time is running out, and the past threatens to consume her. Will she catch the murderer before another life is lost? Spoken Bones is a gripping British crime thriller packed with psychological depth and shocking twists—perfect for fans of J.M. Dalgliesh, Ann Cleeves, and T.G. Reid.