Holy Island. From the archive of senior inspector of the criminal police Ryan

Chief Inspector Ryan goes on a creative vacation to Holy Island to rest from his detective duties and the investigation of dark crimes. But a few days before Christmas, his peace is disturbed - a young woman is found dead among the ancient ruins near the nearby monastery.

At the same time, Dr. Anna Taylor, who grew up in these places, returns to the island as a police consultant. She and Ryan try to track down the killer, who is hiding in plain sight. Anna is overwhelmed by heavy memories, she once again comes face to face with her difficult past. And at this time, pagan rituals and customs of the small town muddy the waters of their investigation.

Murder and detective work are seasoned with romance and humor in this dynamic crime detective story. Its action takes place on the picturesque Northumbrian island of Lindisfarne, cut off from mainland England by a tidal causeway.