Wake the Past

Family ties... Buried lies... A life on the line.

Detective Sebastian Clifford and his partner Lucinda 'Birdie' Bird are about to embark on their most challenging case yet when Lady Angelica Charing tasks them with finding the son she secretly gave away when she was only sixteen.

Time's running out. This long-lost son isn't just a missing puzzle piece, he's the last hope for a life-saving kidney transplant for his dying half-brother. The stakes couldn't be higher.

With the Charing family's reputation on the line, Clifford and Birdie must operate under the radar, cutting through years of concealed truths.

As the deadline approaches, they race to find the missing son and persuade him to make a life-altering choice. Can they solve the case and save a life before time runs out?

Dive into a world of hidden identities and urgent choices in Wake The Past.

What readers are saying about this series:

'I hadn't come across Sally Rigby before - my loss! I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the plot. I read the whole book in two sittings as I had difficulty putting it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Another brilliant crime book by Sally Rigby. Kept me engaged throughout and once started I could not put it down (I literally read this book in 1 day). Lots of twists and turns throughout the book to keep the reading guessing and engaged.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A great page-turner! Loved this book as it's well written, would also make a great TV series... So looking forward to reading the next book in the series.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I love Sally's writing style. It's fast-paced and exciting. The twists and turns keep you guessing until the end. The characters are likeable and complex and, more importantly, believable.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This book helped me to get out of my "funk". I really missed reading and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's easy to read and engaging.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I have loved all of Sally Rigby's books - the Cavendish & Walker series is amazing and wondered if the new one, featuring the new character Sebastian Clifford, would match up to it. YES IT DOES! Loved the book so much and now can't wait for the follow-up! Sally does it again! Brilliant.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐