Forgotten Depths

Whitby's Forgotten Victims, Book 6

By: Wes Markin

Narrated by: Aubrey Parsons

Some secrets are buried so deep, they're never meant to surface.

When a mummified body is discovered in the abandoned railway tunnels beneath Kettleness, DCI Frank Black finds himself drawn into a case 22 years cold. The victim is Kristian Kellerman—a predator who exploited vulnerable young women before vanishing in 2003.

Unsurprisingly, no one mourned his loss.

Alongside DI Gerry Carver—whose sharp eye for detail cuts through the darkest deception—Frank uncovers a web of survivors bound by silence: victims who rebuilt their lives from the ruins Kellerman left behind.

As Frank and Gerry peel back layers of trauma, loyalty, and sacrifice, they discover that the truth isn't buried in the tunnels—it's buried in the hearts of those who survived.

And it forces Frank to confront an almost impossible question: when the victim was a predator, and the killer was protecting the vulnerable, where does justice truly lie?

Some depths are better left unexplored.

But Frank has never been one to look away.

Best-selling Wes Markin returns with another gripping instalment in this compelling series, perfect for fans of David Gatward, JD Kirk, Rachel McLean, JM Dalgliesh, and Simon McCleave.

©2026 Wes Markin (P)2026 Wes Markin

Critic reviews

"Take shelter! There's a storm brewing over Whitby. Compelling, atmospheric, characters to root for – this book has everything! " —TG Reid, Dark is the Grave

Listened to it in one day!

My 27th Wes Markin book and, I have to say, this is one of his best! Another multi-leveled storyline that comes together perfectly, all the while taking you on this emotional rollercoaster. Can’t wait until the next installment!

Amazing

Best one yet. I was completely immersed from start to finish and can’t remember the last time an audiobook made me cry this much. Wes Markin delivers an amazing, heartbreaking story the way only he can. Pair that with Aubrey Parsons’ incredible narration and it’s pure magic. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

Very sad storyline

I like this series and I will buy the next book, however, there were very few uplifting moments in this storyline, Finally, at the end Frank gives a delightful wedding speech, but a wonderful positive conclusion turns dark, too bad really!!!!