The Long Call by Ann Cleeves

In a small North Devon community, Detective Matthew Venn is drawn back to the place he once called home to solve a perplexing murder case. The body of a man with a tattoo of an albatross on his neck is discovered on the beach, leading Venn to navigate a web of secrets and lies that intertwine the lives of the locals. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Venn must confront his own past and the estranged relationships he left behind, all while unraveling the complex dynamics of a close-knit community where everyone seems to have something to hide.

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