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Soon there will be a killing. Close your eyes and breathe in the aroma. I can smell it right now, can’t you? So powerful, so sweet. So irresistible. It’s the scent of death.
‘It’s perfectly simple. All you have to do is find the dead place’
The anonymous caller who taunts the Police with talk of an imminent killing could be a hoaxer, his descriptions of death and decomposition a sick fantasy. But Detective Diane Fry is certain she’s dealing with a murderer. The voice – so eerily, shiveringly calm – invites the police to meet the ‘flesh eater’. Fry fears it may already be too late to save the next victim.
DC Ben Cooper, meanwhile, is looking into Derbyshire’s first case of body snatching. The investigation takes him into the dark, secret world of those whose lives revolve around the dead and their disposal – from funeral directors to crematorium staff and a professor whose speciality is the study of death.
Where is the dead place? And what terrible deeds are done there?
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About Stephen Booth
Stephen Booth is a British crime novelist best known for his atmospheric Cooper and Fry mystery series, set in the Peak District of Derbyshire and surrounding areas of England. His novels combine traditional detective work, psychological suspense, rural settings, and intricate plots in which seemingly quiet communities conceal complicated histories and unsettling secrets. The series follows Ben Cooper and Diane Fry, two detectives with contrasting personalities and approaches to police work whose professional relationship develops alongside their investigations. Booth's fiction stands out for its strong sense of place, careful attention to local landscapes, and exploration of how geography, family history, and community loyalties influence criminal investigations. Readers searching for Stephen Booth books will discover British police procedurals filled with suspense, complex characters, hidden motives, and vividly portrayed countryside settings.
Background and Writing Career
Stephen Booth is an English crime writer whose interest in landscape, regional identity, and human behavior is reflected throughout his fiction. Before achieving recognition as a novelist, he worked as a journalist, a background that contributed to his attention to observation, detail, and the way people communicate information. His debut crime novel, Black Dog, was published in 2000 and introduced detectives Ben Cooper and Diane Fry. The book received significant attention and established the foundation for a long-running series. Booth's novels have attracted readers who appreciate traditional investigative storytelling combined with psychological depth and a distinctive regional atmosphere. His focus on the Peak District allows him to explore rural communities without presenting them as simple or idyllic places; beneath their beauty can lie longstanding rivalries, personal resentments, and unresolved histories.
The Cooper and Fry Series
The Cooper and Fry series is Stephen Booth's best-known literary achievement. Ben Cooper is closely connected to the Peak District and often brings local knowledge and an understanding of rural life to his investigations. Diane Fry approaches police work with a different temperament and professional outlook, creating a dynamic partnership in which differences of judgment can be as important as the clues themselves. The series begins with Black Dog and includes novels such as Dancing with the Virgins, Blood on the Tongue, Blind to the Bones, One Last Breath, Scared to Live, and later installments. Each book presents a new crime while developing the detectives' working relationship and personal histories. Readers who enjoy recurring characters can follow the novels in publication order to experience the evolving partnership and the way earlier cases influence later...Read More