When Juno Browne finds a life-sized effigy floating in the River Ashburn a note attached
claims it as the work of Cutty Dyer Ashburtons mythical blood-drinking demon. But despite
Junos instinct that this is a sign of trouble ahead the police dismiss her find as a practical
joke. Then the body of a woman is discovered by the river and it becomes clear that a killer
has taken on Cuttys identity.But as suspicion falls on someone close to her Juno finds herself
drawn into solving the mystery desperate to prove her friends innocence. As the rain falls
steadily and the level of the River Ashburn continues to rise Juno must unmask the real
identity of Cutty Dyer or risk being swept away on a murderous tide.
