Peter Grainger - But For The Grace | DC Smith/Kings Lake Investigation #2 | Paperback

The Gripping Detective Mystery from a Million-Copy-Selling Author

Get ready to be hooked by the second thrilling and atmospheric murder mystery in the DC Smith/Kings Lake Investigation series by Peter Grainger. Death in old age shouldn't be suspicious, but when a resident at the Rosemary House care home is found dead, Police Sergeant DC Smith suspects foul play after a routine post-mortem reveals something extraordinary. This installment sees Smith and his team treading carefully while Smith confronts difficult personal memories, all set against a backdrop where Kings Lake awaits the long-overdue snow.

Key Features & Plot Points

• The second novel in the DC Smith/Kings Lake Investigation series (Book 2 of 17).
• Features Police Sergeant DC Smith investigating a suspicious death in a care home.
• A gripping plot where the protagonist must navigate professional investigation and complicated personal life challenges.
• Atmospheric setting in Kings Lake during a seemingly endless winter.
• Praised for its 'Pitch-perfect crime writing' (DAILY EXPRESS) and addictive plots.

Specifications

• Author: Peter Grainger
• Series: DC Smith/Kings Lake Investigation (Book 2)
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 352 pages
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1804961396
• ISBN-13: 978-1804961391
• Dimensions: 129 x 24 x 197mm
• Weight: 250 g

Dive into this subtle yet gripping mystery where every death seems to hold a secret. Follow DC Smith as he tries to solve the case while managing external pressures on his career and social life.