Blood Rites

Blood Rites by Rachel Lynch is an atmospheric detective novel that drops you into the shadowy edges of the Lake District, where folklore and modern violence collide. When DI Kelly Porter meets a young woman found naked at an ancient stone circle, the case seems baffling enough—until the terrified “Jane Doe” vanishes from hospital without a trace.

Not long after, Kelly is called to a grisly murder marked by disturbing ritual symbols and burned animals, suggesting a killer who wants to be seen. As her team digs deeper, they uncover a secretive group bound by pagan beliefs, and Kelly faces a dangerous figure from her own past while trying to stop a methodical, frenzied attacker.

Perfect for readers who love police procedurals, British crime fiction, and dark, rural mysteries with a tense, character-driven edge.

Step into the Lakes and see what’s waiting in the dark.