MEET DETECTIVE NICKI HARDCASTLE IN THIS GRIPPING SUFFOLK-BASED CRIME SERIES.One broken body. Seven missing teeth. A killer who's only just begun.Detective Nicki Hardcastle is midway through painting her living room - she's supposed to be off-duty - when the call comes in. 'You might want to see this one, boss.'Minutes later, she's standing at the foot of a four-storey townhouse in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. A man lies impaled on a black iron spike, his body blood-soaked and broken.It appears Jacob Towers took his own life. But the details don't add up.Why was the dead man carrying seven of his own teeth in his pockets?Then a chilling voicemail surfaces: 'It's time to pay for what you did.'Two days later, there's another death. Just as sudden. Just as brutal. And once again - seven teeth.Someone is dealing out justice, one gruesome death at a time. And they've only just begun . . .Perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, Angela Marsons and Rachel McLean, this twist-filled thriller will keep you hooked until the final jaw-dropping page.READERS LOVE SKIN OF THEIR TEETH: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a brilliant police procedural! Brilliant plotting, great character development, interesting back story.' Jennifer T.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A very riveting read. The story had me hooked and I wanted to keep reading to see how things tied together. Absolutely brilliant.' Mary R.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A great, fast-paced book to keep you wanting to read on.' Anita W.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kept me guessing to the end. Just when I thought I had it all sussed out, the author threw in another curve ball! Fast-paced, gripping and tense.' Martha B. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. An engaging mystery and complex plot. Great series!' Bonita S.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fantastic book! It had gripping suspense, gruesome murders, mystery, intrigue, jaw-dropping twists, and some shocking moments! Can't wait for more!' Debbie B.THE DETECTIVEDetective Nicki Hardcastle is in her early thirties. She's an independent, determined woman who is good at her job and treats her team with the respect they deserve. When she was ten years old, her little brother Dean disappeared. Nicki was supposed to be watching him. Now, she is estranged from her family, and finds it difficult to let people get close to her. Contentedly single, Nicki's perfect evening consists of a long run followed by a hot bath.