The Soul of Discretion: A Gripping Psychological Thriller of a Detective Undercover and on the Edge - Paperback

by Susan Hill (Author)

How far is a detective willing to go to catch the very worst kind of criminal?

DCS Simon Serrailler is asked to go undercover in a high-stakes, dangerous operation to dismantle a prominent child abuse ring. To succeed, he must leave his life--and his family--behind and assume a new, sinister identity.

But as he immerses himself in a world of profound evil, the boundaries of his own psyche begin to blur. In the process, the respected cathedral town of Lafferton is forced to confront the dark secrets lurking beneath its tranquil surface.

A chillingly dark psychological thriller for fans of Ruth Rendell and P.D. James.

In the eighth installment of Susan Hill's acclaimed British series, the risk is greater than ever:

• A personal mission: Serrailler must pose as a convicted pedophile, a role that will test his sanity and force him to witness unimaginable horrors firsthand.
• The family in turmoil: Back in Lafferton, his sister Cat is left to handle a crisis within the family--an accusation of rape against their own father.
• The cost of secrets: The book unflinchingly explores the devastating impact of buried trauma, hidden crimes, and the moral compromises required for justice.

A relentless and profoundly unsettling mystery that will challenge your perceptions of good and evil.

Author Biography

Dame Susan Hill is one of the UK's most accomplished and decorated living authors, a professional writer for over fifty years, and the author of the bestselling Simon Serrailler crime series. In 2020, she was awarded a damehood (DBE) for her services to literature.

Her novels and short stories have won numerous awards, including the Whitbread, the Somerset Maugham, and the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. She was also shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize.

Hill is also the author of the internationally celebrated ghost story, The Woman in Black, which has been adapted into a long-running West End play and a major feature film.

In addition to her crime and gothic fiction, her extensive body of work also includes literary novels, children's books, and autobiographical works. She lives in North Norfolk with her family.