Dark Objects

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Forensics expert Laughton Rees is drawn into a chilling investigation when a glamorous woman is found murdered in her lavish London mansion, and her husband is missing—yet public records show neither exists. The police uncover several objects around the body, including keys and a book titled How to Process a Murder by Laughton Rees, which seems to have aided the killer in meticulously cleansing the crime scene. Laughton, an academic traumatized by her mother’s brutal murder during her teenage years, typically avoids live cases. However, the presence of her book compels her to engage in the high-profile investigation that follows. As she delves deeper, the dark clues lead her closer to uncovering the victim's identity while simultaneously threatening her and her daughter's safety. This investigation forces Laughton to confront painful memories tied to her estranged father, John Rees, the current Metropolitan Chief Commissioner, whom she hasn't spoken to in two decades. Once, her family was shattered, and she rebuilt her life. Now, she must confront her deepest fears and catch the killer before her newfound family is torn apart as well.