Embers of Summer: 3

A summer heatwave grips Oxford-but beneath the surface, old secrets are smouldering.When the body of a respected academic is discovered in a burnt-out car near a quiet college boathouse, DI Joseph Stone is called in to investigate. The scene looks like a tragic accident. But as Stone and DC Megan Taylor dig deeper, they uncover a trail of deceit, obsession, and buried rivalries.The case takes a darker turn when a second fire claims another life, and Stone realises the killer is just getting started. As temperatures rise, so does the body count-and someone is watching their every move.Haunted by his own past and under pressure from a city on edge, Stone must uncover the truth before the flames consume everything he holds dear.The Embers of Summer is the third gripping instalment in the DI Joseph Stone series-a character-driven British detective thriller full of psychological suspense, atmospheric settings, and unexpected twists.Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter James and Endeavour.