A DI Callanach Thriller - Perfect Remains (A DI Callanach Thriller, Book 1)

By Helen Fields

A gripping crime thriller that will leave you breathless

The perfect death leaves perfect remains …

On a remote Highland mountain, a body burns. All that’s left behind are the behind are the victim’s teeth and a fragment of silk. Meanwhile, in the hidden room of a house in Edinburgh, a second woman screams in the darkness.

It’s D.I. Luc Callanach’s first day with Police Scotland, and he’s handed a homicide investigation. With everything to prove, he and his new colleague D.I. Ava Turner are up against a serial killer who meticulously covers his tracks.

When a third woman is taken, Callanach is desperate to prevent another innocent death – but the real fate of these women is more twisted than he could have ever imagined …

Format: Paperback
Release Date: 16 Jul 2026
ISBN: 978-0-00-883174-5

Helen Fields studied law at the University of East Anglia, then went on to the Inns of Court School of Law in London. After completing her pupillage, she joined chambers in Middle Temple where she practised criminal and family law for thirteen years. After her second child was born, Helen left the Bar.

Together with her husband David, she runs a film production company, acting as script writer and producer. Perfect Remains is set in Scotland, where Helen feels most at one with the world. Helen and her husband now live in Los Angeles with their three children and two dogs.

 PRAISE FOR HELEN FIELDS -

'A superior suspense novel' The Times -

'A enthralling and visceral read from the master of the genre. Utterly gripping.' NEIL LANCASTER -

'Wow – with characters that jump off the page and a clever, twisty, all-engrossing story that’s also full of heart, Watching You is a must read.' ANDREA MARA -

‘Truly exceptional…twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters…simply captivating.’ JOHN MARRS -

‘Brilliant! The Institution is a harrowing, nonstop story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. You’ll consume it in one sitting.’ – JEFFERY DEAVER -

‘Unbearably suspenseful. Helen Fields can really write.’ KATE LONDON -

'A masterclass in psychological suspense. Twisted, tense, and totally addictive.' CAROLINE MITCHELL -

‘A non-stop thriller with a mind-bending twist.’ S. E. LYNES -

‘Her best and most gripping thriller yet. Absorbing, powerful and surprising, TheProfiler is an unforgettable experience.’ B P WALTER -

Scroll to Top