The Forgotten Corpse

When a violent Mediterranean storm devastates the pool terrace of his Costa Blanca villa, retired British structural engineer David Darnell stumbles upon a discovery that shatters his peaceful retirement. What lies beneath the wreckage raises troubling questions, ones the local police seem unwilling to pursue, and that certain powerful figures will go to great lengths to keep hidden.
Written by Marina Alta–based author Chris Hills Farrow, the novel draws deeply on its surroundings, with much of the action unfolding across Calpe, Benissa, Benidorm and the Vall del Pop. The setting is brought vividly to life, from expat bars to whitewashed urbanisations and sunlit streets, capturing the Costa Blanca as residents truly experience it rather than as a postcard cliché.
At its heart is the compelling partnership between Darnell, methodical, principled, quietly stubborn, and a determined local journalist with her own motivations. As they dig deeper, the story reveals a web of secrets beneath the surface of this close-knit community, where silence is often enforced.
Atmospheric, authentic and tightly paced, this is a gripping crime novel that feels both intimate and unsettlingly real.
The Forgotten Corpse is available from 16 June 2026 in paperback and ebook on Amazon and as an ebook on Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and all major digital platforms. https://books2read.com/theforgottencorpse