At What Price?. Inspector Price, #1

In the misty valleys of South Wales, a man collapses on Aber's busy streets with a fatal wound, his final moments shrouded in dawn's eerie haze. Enter Inspector Price: a steadfast detective blending unyielding grit with profound compassion, navigating a world where toughness and kindness are the keys to survival. What begins as a suspected mugging near a shadowy cemetery spirals into chilling intrigue.
Forensics uncover a premeditated strike, and a faded vintage photo awakens long-buried family ties, fraternal betrayals, and motives rooted in fierce control. Amid forgotten coal mines and close-knit secrets, Price confronts a guarded doctor's domain and truths that could shatter lives forever. But in pursuit of justice, what price will he, and those entangled, ultimately pay?From David Rees-Thomas, acclaimed for his eerie Hauntologies series, comes a compelling police procedural laced with uncanny whispers and wry Welsh insight.
Ideal for fans of Georges Simenon's Maigret, Ian Rankin, and Ann Cleeves. Uncover the darkness where every revelation demands a toll!