This is going to hurt . . . A killer is playing a deadly game and DI Melanie Watton must win if she wants to survive—from the author of The Watcher. When DI Melanie Watton is called in to investigate the brutal murder of a taxidermist, she and her team find themselves tracking a killer and a thief. With very few leads to go on, the trail goes cold, until one of the missing taxidermy projects finally appears planted at another crime scene. The killer continues to leave clues and messages behind and the team soon realise they are in danger. And when one of the projects from the original scene turns up at Melanie’s door, she knows she’s the target. As Melanie gets closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is getting closer to her with each step . . . Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes “An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller—highly recommended!!” —Donna’s Book Blog “Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!” —Grace J Reviewerlady