Without a Trace

Paperback Published on: 06/01/2022
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Synopsis

‘This was such a brilliant whodunit thriller that I didn’t want to put down. I picked it up in the morning and by lunchtime I was finished.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You can cover up the truth, but every murder leaves a trail…

The rain was relentless. It stung Ruth Prendergast’s face as she dashed towards her house, desperate to escape the cold and settle down for an early night. But upon entering her bedroom, she finds a man, lying on her bed – a knife buried in his chest.

When Detective Isabel Blood and her sergeant arrive on the scene, Ruth claims she’s never laid eyes on the victim before. But with no sign of a break-in, how did the killer gain access to the house?

Then Ruth disappears, leaving Isabel and her team to fear the worst. Has their lead suspect escaped, or is Ruth in danger herself?

Forensic evidence at the crime scene is sparse, and it’s proving impossible for Isabel to make a breakthrough. With Ruth still missing, time is running out.

But how can you catch a killer that doesn’t leave a trace?

Uncover the mystery and solve the crime alongside Derbyshire’s best detective. This utterly gripping, unputdownable whodunit will have you hooked and reading long into the night! Fans Val McDermid, Elly Griffiths and ITV’s Vera will love Without a Trace!

Readers LOVE Without a Trace!
‘To say that reading ‘Without A Trace’ became addictive is a huge understatement. I would pick the book up only intending to read a chapter… but I would become so wrapped up in the story that I would still be sat there reading over an hour later.’ Ginger Book Geek, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A must read of this year… I loved it. It’s wowsome.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A 5 star novel. Great characters. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing. All you need for a perfect thriller.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A crime novel to devour in one sitting…’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was hooked from page one… completely loved the storyline.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A really good, interesting read with lots of clues and red herrings.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008494827
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 240g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Without a Trace
An engrossing multi-layered mystery-thriller
Without a Trace is the second instalment in Jane Bettany's D.I. Isabel Blood series, set in the (fictional) town of Bainbridge, Derbyshire, UK. This book o... READ MORE
Sarah Hood
Without a Trace
Amazingly Good
Without a Trace is the second instalment in Jane Bettany's DI Isabel Blood of Bainbridge CID series set in Derbyshire. In this novel which works as a stand... READ MORE
Bridget East
Without a Trace
Love this author.
I love the D.I. Isabel Blood series by Jane Bettany. This is the second book I’ve read and can’t for the next one in the series. Ruth Prendergast returns ... READ MORE
Christine  Revely
Without a Trace
A gripping read
Ruth recently moved into a new house following the break-up of her marriage. One day, she arrives home from work to find a stranger dead in her bed. There’... READ MORE
MandyDB
Without a Trace
Another interesting case for D.I Isabel Blood and her team
I thoroughly enjoyed Jane’s previous book ‘In Cold Blood’, which was the first book in the series featuring Detective Inspector Isabel Blood. So when I he... READ MORE
Amanda Oughton
Without a Trace
A good Story
This is the second in a series following the life and cases Isabel Blood, a detective inspector in her mid 50's, and her team. who are based in a fictiona... READ MORE
Steven Capel
Without a Trace
Quite a mystery
Without a Trace is the second book in this series, but it can be read as a standalone. I was initially drawn to it as I don’t live very far from Derby, alt... READ MORE
Susan Hampson
Without a Trace
Loved it!
I had only read the first page when I knew that this novel was going to be a joy to read. Sometimes you can just tell when you’ve found a good author can’... READ MORE
Carole Kendal
Without a Trace
Enjoyable read
Although I have found out that this was the second in the series of DI Blood, I found that it did not affect my enjoyment of the book. It was very cleverly... READ MORE
Caroline R
Without a Trace
Police procedural
Ruth comes home to her new house to find a dead man in her bed - with a knife in his chest. DI Isabel blood should be having two weeks off the renew her r... READ MORE
Aidan Dunn
Without a Trace
A brilliant whodunit
This was such a brilliant whodunit thriller that I didn't want to put down. I picked it up in the morning and by lunchtime I was finished. I liked the idea... READ MORE
Hannah Symonds
Without a Trace
Enjoyable Police procedual
This is really good character driven crime with a satisfying conclusion. Not gratuitously violent and with a good backstory, I would definitely recommend t... READ MORE
Heather Nazmdeh
Without a Trace
4.25⭐ A gripping read.
Without a Trace is another gripping read in the D.I. Isabel Blood series. That starts with a bang and a crime scene that's certainly memorable, when Ruth P... READ MORE
mags_louise
Without a Trace
Enjoyable, but run of the mill
An enjoyable, but fairly run of the mill police procedural book and It did feel at times that there was almost too much emphasis on the minutiae of police... READ MORE
jean
Without a Trace
Cosy cime police procedural
This is an easy to read police procedural which I would probably class as cosy crime. It is apparently the second in a series but not having read the first... READ MORE
Dana Farren