Set against the wintry streets of Southampton and the shadowy corridors of a luxury hotel, this gripping, stylish and delightfully twisty cosy crime thriller is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz and Robert Thorogood.When a quiet return to work turns deadly, one woman must follow the clues before the killer checks out...Scarlett Fox is trying to move on-from trauma, headlines, and the fallout of her last investigation. Back at Noted Edition and chasing stories once more, she's hoping for routine, not revelations. But when a scream pierces the evening air and a woman collapses in a deserted car park, Scarlett is pulled into a mystery that refuses to stay buried.A lawyer with secrets. A staged crime scene. A name that shouldn't exist. As Scarlett digs deeper, she uncovers a web of lies that stretches beyond the hotel walls-into family secrets, false identities, and a killer hiding in plain sight. With danger closing in and the final confrontation looming, Scarlett must trust her instincts and face her past head-on... because this time, justice comes with consequences.Full of suspense, symbolism and smart sleuthing, this is a story about resilience, reckoning, and discovering that even in the most luxurious settings... the truth always leaves a trace.