Down in the Blood: A Chilling Cornwall Crime Thriller

Malcolm Richards

Nov 2021 · Storm House Books

About this ebook

Wealthy heiress Kerenza Trezise was about to marry the man she loved…until she killed herself in front of the entire wedding party.

Private investigator Blake Hollow is hired to find out why. Physically and emotionally damaged by a near-death encounter with a serial killer, Blake knows this case is an opportunity to relaunch her struggling P.I. business.

But as she attempts to infiltrate one of Cornwall’s richest families at their impressive Frenchman’s Creek estate, she learns that the Trezises have their own dark secrets to protect, and a shocking legacy of madness, horror, and death.

Worse still, they’ll do anything to stop Blake’s private investigation from revealing the truth, including deception, intimidation, and perhaps even murder.

They say family is forever. But they have never met the Trezise family…

Down in the Blood is a fast-paced and creepy Gothic murder mystery that draws on Cornish folklore and the occult. Fans of British crime fiction will love tenacious private detective Blake Hollow as she delves into another confounding murder case.

Ratings and reviews

Once again Malcolm did a superb job when writing this book! The pace of the story started very slowly which made me as frustrated as Blake with this new case. I do believe that was the intention of the writing style - and it worked. And then just when I was ready to give up, (I wouldn't really have), a seemingly unrelated chapter followed. Providing a twist I was totally not expecting. Then suddenly I couldn't put the book down. I simply needed to know more! I can't wait for the next book in the

Part of the Blake Hollow series, this book keeps you guessing all the way through. I loved the witchcraft element. With such descriptive dialogue you could really feel you were there all good Blake solving the case.

Malcolm Richard is a master at twisting a plot into places the reader does not see coming. This is a superb thriller, yet again! Brilliant job.

About the author

Malcolm Richards crafts stories to keep you guessing from the edge of your seat. He is the author of several crime thrillers and mystery novels, including the PI Blake Hollow series, the award-nominated Devil’s Cove trilogy, and the Emily Swanson series. Many of his books are set in Cornwall, UK, where he was born and raised.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Malcolm worked for many years in the special education sector, teaching and supporting children with complex needs. After living in London for two decades, he has now settled in the Somerset countryside with his partner and their pets.