The second book in Dolores Redondo's atmospheric Baztan trilogy featuring Inspector Amaia Salazar With masterful storytelling & a detective to rival Sarah Lund this Spanish bestselling series has taken Europe by storm IT TAKES JUST ONE WORD TO STIR THE GHOSTS OF THE PAST A year after arresting Jason Medina for the rape & murder of his step-daughter Detective Inspector Amaia Salazar has one last duty to complete before starting her maternity leave
- attending Medina's trial When the trial is suddenly called off Amaia is appalled But the judge had no choice Jason Medina has committed suicide leaving behind a cryptic note addressed to Amaia the single word Tarttalo' To unravel the truth behind this obscure reference to Basque mythology Amaia must return once again to the Baztan valley her family home & the place where she feels most vulnerable As the investigation becomes more complicated & more personal those closest to Amaia will be placed in mortal danger