After years of neglect, large-scale excavation finally began on Barrack Street, a forgotten corner of the city. No one expected the project to uncover a horrifying chapter of history. The remains of six men were unearthed, one after another. Their hands and feet had been bound, and their bodies bore signs of brutal deaths. Judging by the state of the remains, these murders had taken place decades, perhaps even centuries ago.
But when a seventh body was discovered, everything changed. Detective Alice McCann immediately saw that this one was nothing like the others. First, the victim was a woman. Second, she had died far more recently. Alice was determined to uncover the mysterious woman's identity and bring her killer to justice. After a string of setbacks left both her life and career at a low point, Alice couldn't help feeling that this case might be her chance to get back on track.
But she had no idea that powerful forces were working in the shadows to stop her. Cork may be a small city, but it hides a web of secrets and connections. Many old friends now lead very different lives, yet their shared past and hidden secrets bind them tightly together, becoming one obstacle after another in Alice's search for the truth. As she closes in, she discovers that everyone around her seems to be hiding something. How will she cut through the layers of deception and find the answer concealed in the darkness?
