Alistair Fitzjohn

Jill Paterson

At the end of a quiet country lane, a disturbing crime exposes tensions and secrets that have long simmered beneath the surface of a seemingly peaceful community. As the investigation unfolds, buried loyalties, fractured relationships, and carefully guarded truths draw suspicion in unexpected directions. Jill Paterson delivers a character-driven mystery rich in atmosphere, psychological tension, and sharp observations of the ways people protect themselves—and one another. Lane’s End is an engaging read for those who enjoy suspenseful crime fiction where the search for justice is entwined with the complexities of human nature.