D.I. Marylyn Cassar: The White Tulip Case

 

 

D.I. Marylyn Cassar: The White Tulip Case is a character-driven crime thriller set against the evocative backdrop of Malta, introducing a sharp, determined detective whose instincts are as formidable as her intellect.

 

When a body is discovered bearing a single white tulip, Detective Inspector Marylyn Cassar, known as Lyn, is assigned what appears to be an isolated homicide. But the deliberate placement of the tulips suggests intention—something personal, symbolic, and deeply unsettling. Lyn follows the smallest details, trusting her intuition even when evidence is scarce. 

 

As the investigation unfolds, Lyn navigates tense interrogations, internal pressures from superiors, and the quiet camaraderie of her team, all while piecing together a case rooted in grief, memory, and long-buried secrets. The killer is meticulous, patient, and emotionally driven—forcing Lyn to confront not only the facts of the case but the human pain behind it. As her own life is pushed into danger, a second body is discovered, marked in the same chilling manner, confirming the team’s growing fear that the nightmare has only just begun.

 

Blending procedural realism with psychological depth, the novel balances moments of high tension with intimate scenes that reveal the personal cost of police work. Malta’s landscapes, its coastlines, towns, and hidden corners, are woven into the narrative, creating a vivid sense of place rarely explored in crime fiction.

 

The White Tulip Case will appeal to fans of atmospheric, character-led mysteries who value strong protagonists, emotional complexity, and slow-burn suspense. This debut novel introduces a detective readers will want to follow far beyond her first case.