Stained with Blood

At the scenic Scarborough Castle, an English Civil War re-enactment takes a dark turn when the town’s MP is shot in broad daylight, prompting DCI Tom Raven's immediate involvement. However, the investigation is taken over by a Counter Terrorism officer, leaving Raven on the sidelines. As he receives cryptic taunts and faces a web of suspects, including a Russian tycoon with potential motives, the stakes rise with each new threat to democracy. Set against the backdrop of the North Yorkshire coast, this gripping narrative weaves together suspense and intrigue in the Tom Raven series.