Blood Detective

Dan Waddell

When a young man is found murdered in a London churchyard, Detective Chief Inspector Grant Foster is confronted by a cryptic clue that points far beyond the present day. Genealogist Nigel Barnes is brought in to trace its meaning, uncovering a disturbing connection to a Victorian serial killer and a web of bloodlines stretching across generations. As further deaths reveal a pattern rooted in family history, Foster and Barnes must decipher the past before the murderer’s deadly legacy claims another victim. Blending atmospheric police procedural suspense with genealogical mystery, this haunting thriller explores inheritance, identity, and the secrets families leave behind.

Dan Waddell

When a brutal murder is discovered in a London church, genealogist Nigel Barnes is drawn into an investigation where the clues lie buried in the past. As he traces tangled family histories and long-hidden secrets, Barnes uncovers connections that challenge the police’s understanding of the crime—and place him in increasing danger. Blending atmospheric police procedural with the intricate world of genealogy, this gripping thriller explores guilt, inheritance, revenge, and the enduring consequences of family secrets.