Grave Intent

Foul deeds lie buried under campus grounds Jericho College is closed for the summer break. But professor Carla James is busy teaching a short course to a small group of archaeology enthusiasts.Keen to get involved with local history, the newcomers become fixated on the three-hundred year old grave of Meg Woodthorpe. Killed for being a witch. A single stone sits on the burial site supposedly to prevent her rising again.And excavations reveal she may have. Meg's body is no longer there. She has been replaced by a modern victim. With no one missing, Carla must work out who this is and where Meg has gone.A dark and atmospheric crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Kathy Reichs.Praise for Sarah Ward'Carla James is a wonderful creation' William Shaw'Fresh, original and utterly compelling' Marion Todd'A gripping, atmospheric page-turner' Sheila Bugler'Dark, engaging and beautifully written' Michael Wood'Clever and compelling' Woman's Weekly'Strongly atmospheric' Crime Time