The Cove: A Serial Killer Thriller Set in a Small Town with Dark Secrets

Malcolm Richards

Nov 2017 · The Devil's Cove Trilogy Book 1 · Storm House Books

About this ebook

The smallest towns have the darkest secrets.

Seven years ago, Carrie’s son vanished without a trace. She thought she’d lost him forever — until the day a teenager washes ashore in Devil’s Cove.

It’s Cal, her son. And he’s alive. But his return is far from a joyful reunion. Changed and withdrawn, he brings with him a trail of secrets, lies, and blood.

As Carrie unravels the truth behind Cal’s disappearance, she learns the danger is much closer to home than she imagined. Another child has vanished from the town, and with a killer watching their every move, uncovering the truth may cost her everything — and everyone — she loves.

Set against the rugged landscape of Cornwall, The Cove is the gripping first book in the Devil’s Cove Trilogy, packed with twists, suspense, and chilling revelations.

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What Readers Are Saying:

“Wow! Just wow!” — Readers’ Favorite

“Downright chilling.” — Tranquility Book Reviews

“Gets your heart racing.” — Reading Out Loud

“A must-read!” — SJ’s Book Blog

Ratings and reviews

Very well written, read a chapter every opportunity I could get... thank you for your story , mesmerising... I can't buy the series yet. .. am older generation and try to keep going using cash.. which is becoming more difficult each year, ( am more than useless with internet stuff ), hence I'm extremely grateful for your very generous gift of this ebook, so happy to have found it.

I was rooting for the mother & son to have a stable relationship with each other but regarding the circumstances that they were in that was impossible...the ending was very heartbreaking...this was an amazing book...very scary too😂👌🏾

The Cove is the first book in The Devil's Cove Trilogy and is a real page-turner. This spine-chilling serial killer story kept me on the edge of my seat as it watched it unfold. The book is well written and will keep you wondering who is terrorizing this small town. I cannot wait to read the next book in this trilogy. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

Malcolm Richards crafts stories to keep you guessing from the edge of your seat. He is the author of several crime thrillers and mystery novels, including the PI Blake Hollow series, the award-nominated Devil’s Cove trilogy, and the Emily Swanson series. Many of his books are set in Cornwall, UK, where he was born and raised.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Malcolm worked for many years in the special education sector, teaching and supporting children with complex needs. After living in London for two decades, he has now settled in the Somerset countryside with his partner and their pets.