The Devil's Hand — Malcolm Richards

ONCE THEY INVITE YOU IN, THERE'S NO ESCAPE...It's tourist season in Cornwall, but beneath the bright facades and crowded beaches, a chilling darkness waits to welcome new followers.Years ago, twins Morgan and Sandy Teague vanished into the grip of the notorious Dawn Children cult—a group that reduced the town of Devil's Cove to ashes.Now, as the missing twins turn twenty-one, their desperate parents turn to private investigator Blake Hollow as their last hope. Reluctant at first, Blake's search soon leads her to a different kind of danger—a secluded sect led by a figure known only as Father.Promising sanctuary from the world's cruelties, Father uses his followers' devotion to satisfy his own twisted desires. But as Blake gets closer to the truth, Father's mask begins to slip—revealing the monster beneath his kindly exterior. What begins as a search for two missing siblings becomes a desperate fight for survival within his isolated kingdom of horrors.In The Devil's Hand, Blake Hollow confronts her most treacherous case yet—where salvation and damnation wear the same welcoming smile, and the truth may be deadlier than any lie.Discover more dark thrillers with PI Blake Hollow:Standalone investigations that can be read in any order.