Cut Short Paperback / softback

In the tradition of Ruth Rendell, Lynda la Plante, Frances Fyfield and Barbara Vine, Cut Short is a gripping psychological thriller that introduces DI Geraldine Steel, a woman whose past is threatening to collide with her future. Meet Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel: fierce, dependable, and committed to her job.

Relocated to the quiet town of Woolsmarsh, she expects respite from the stresses of the city; a space where she can battle her demons in private.

But when she finds herself pitted against a twisted killer preying on young women, she quickly discovers how wrong she is... By day, Woolsmarsh park is a haven for families, dogwalkers, or simply for a breath of fresh air.

But in the shadows a predator prowls, hunting for a fresh victim.

Locked in a race against time, Geraldine is determined to find the killer before they discover yet another corpse.

But can she save the lives of the town's young women - or will Geraldine herself become the killer's ultimate trophy?