Blood on the Wild Red Poppies', is a fictional murder mystery novel containing a multitude of twists and revelations. Set in Steepleford, an imaginary sleepy village in Suffolk, England, the story focuses on how a horrific accident in 1974 changes the lives of five school boys forever. The main plot is complemented by a number of subplots that link to the final outcome and ultimately the disclosure of the murderer's identity. As secrets and new information are revealed, the reader will continue to change their mind about who committed the murderous crimes and is highly unlikely to be sure of their final choice until the very last page and will still be left in shock at the ending.