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Sleuth: A small-town thriller where a detective and a YouTuber race to expose the truth
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Expected 22 Oct 26Two women hunting the same killer. One seeks justice. One seeks fame. Both have something to hide.
In a remote Scottish town where everyone knows everyone, the disappearance of local girl Poppy McCarthy should be impossible to hide. But as Detective Sarah Morton discovers, some secrets run deeper than blood.
When internet sensation Casey Jones arrives to investigate, her viral YouTube videos about the case spark a media frenzy. The town some worship Casey as a crusader for justice, others see her as a dangerous provocateur. For Sarah, she's a threat – not just to the investigation, but to the fragile peace of a community already fracturing under pressure.
As Casey's revelations start destroying lives, Sarah realizes she's dealing with something far more sinister than a fame-hungry influencer. Because Casey knows things about Poppy she shouldn't. And Sarah is beginning to suspect that the real predator isn't hiding in the shadowy hills of Galloway, but broadcasting to millions from plain sight...
In a remote Scottish town where everyone knows everyone, the disappearance of local girl Poppy McCarthy should be impossible to hide. But as Detective Sarah Morton discovers, some secrets run deeper than blood.
When internet sensation Casey Jones arrives to investigate, her viral YouTube videos about the case spark a media frenzy. The town some worship Casey as a crusader for justice, others see her as a dangerous provocateur. For Sarah, she's a threat – not just to the investigation, but to the fragile peace of a community already fracturing under pressure.
As Casey's revelations start destroying lives, Sarah realizes she's dealing with something far more sinister than a fame-hungry influencer. Because Casey knows things about Poppy she shouldn't. And Sarah is beginning to suspect that the real predator isn't hiding in the shadowy hills of Galloway, but broadcasting to millions from plain sight...
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Expected publication October 22, 2026
About the author
Charlotte Langley
6 books17 followersCharlotte lives in London where she works as a journalist. Her debut novel, The Blame, is a psychological thriller following the story of DI Erin Crane. She is currently working on a sequel. You can find Charlotte on Twitter @c_langley_ and Instagram @charlottelangleyauthor
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