Dark Game

Former MET officer DI Kelly Porter returns home to the Lake District to find a dark and dangerous underworld. Will she pay the ultimate price to uncover it?

Keeping secrets comes at a deadly price

After a scandal forces DI Kelly Porter out of the Met, she returns home to the Lake District. There she begins work on a shocking cold case – the abduction and brutal murder of ten-year-old Lottie Davies. The girl was taken during a birdwatching trip when her parents were distracted for just a few minutes. Was it an opportunist crime or a cold-blooded plan by someone who’d been watching and waiting?

Meanwhile, Kelly is investigating two apparently unrelated cases: a baby abandoned on the dales and the death of a local businessman. But soon the evidence reveals a tangled web of criminal activity. Behind the veneer of sleepy, touristy towns lies a dangerous underworld and the DI risks paying the ultimate price to get to the truth…

Don’t miss this taut and gripping novel from million-copy bestseller Rachel Lynch. Perfect for fans of Carol Wyer, Patricia Gibney and Angela Marsons.

What readers are saying about Dark Game

‘The investigations come to a dangerous conclusion. Be prepared to be taken on a journey’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘DI Kelly Porter, a modern day kickass superhero lady!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Definitely following this author for future work! I''m REALLY looking forward to seeing more of DI Kelly Porter!'' Book Lover Reviews

‘A dark and gritty fast paced thriller with a twisty turny, interwoven plot that had me excited to reach the climax’ Gemma’s Book Nook

''It grabbed me from the first word… I absolutely loved Kelly’s character! … I loved everything about this book and was genuinely disappointed to have finished it. I would highly recommend this one!'' Stardust Book Reviews

''The story is frighteningly realistic; the crimes, as they take place are described brilliantly… the next one can’t come soon enough.'' Nigel Adams Book Worm

''Will keep you up all night… This is a must-read book.'' Karen''s World

''What an exceptional story… It''s gripping and definitely a page-turner… I was completely hooked and struggled to put the book down.'' Book Lover Reviews

‘What a fantastic read! I loved this book, the characters were interesting and likeable and I can''t wait for book 2! The plot was exciting and full of emotion and twists, it was just a really great book that I thoroughly enjoyed.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I could not put it down and it''s a refreshing change to have a police female lead who is positive but normal! A new role model in the making’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• | Author: Rachel Lynch
• | Publisher: Canelo
• | Publication Date: Jun 26, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781835982891
• | ISBN-10: 1835982891