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The world of influencer Gemma Fitzgerald is shattered when her brother Max's body, missing for 18 years, washes ashore. Once thought to have taken his own life on his twenty-first birthday, Gemma knows the truth: she is responsible for his disappearance. With the police investigating and her glamorous life at stake, the devastating reality threatens to destroy everything she’s built, including her relationship with her young son. Gemma has crafted a dazzling façade to escape that fateful night, but what if it's all been a lie? Critics praise the narrative as a gripping thriller with great character development and a tightly woven plot. The writing is described as great and engrossing, keeping readers on edge throughout. The story is not only a heart-stopping read but also a sensitive exploration of guilt and grief, beautifully crafted to compel readers to keep turning the pages. The tension is palpable, making it a memorable and unforgettable experience that resonates long after the last page is turned.

A chilling blend of crime and psychological thriller from the bestselling author of If I TellAn au pair disappears in the heart of suburbia. When her body shows up, all eyes are on the only witness to her abduction, a two-year-old child.Detective and expert witness interviewer Laura Shaw knows she is needed. But in the aftermath of a case that nearly broke her, Laura questions if she can continue to do police work. Her partner, Detective Niamh Darmody, is on the case, but without Laura to rely on, she's struggling too.When the discovery of a second body blows all their theories out of the water, Laura and Niamh must accept that the killer is poised to strike again.All they know is that he is tantalisingly close, hidden in plain sight. But they won't see him - not until he wants them to . . ._________'A fantastically thrilling police procedural with two feisty, believable female leads. Everything I love in a book!' JO SPAIN'Pacy and intense . . . kept me frantically turning pages till the nail-biting end' ANDREA MARA'Utterly gripping! CLAUDIA CARROLL'I loved it! With a sinister plot and a creepy serial killer it's gripping and terrifying. And Laura and Niamh are characters I want to read about again and again!' PATRICIA GIBNEY

A girl covered in blood. A missing man. A cryptic fairy tale. Detective Laura Shaw seems to have it all- a supportive husband, a happy two-year-old and a great career. She is her team's top interviewer, brilliant at coaxing victims to open up. Then, she meets Jenny - a 14-year-old assault victim - and the fa ade crumbles. Jenny's stepfather is missing, the blood on her clothes is not her own and Laura can't interpret the fairy tale she keeps repeating. But Jenny isn't the only one with secrets. With every hour that passes, Laura loses more of her grip, grappling with the biggest question of all- Is every life worth saving?

A girl covered in blood. A missing man. A coded fairy tale. Detective Laura Shaw seems to have it all: a supportive husband, a happy two-year-old and a great career. She is her team's top victim interviewer, a genius at getting vulnerable people to open up. That's until she meets Jenny - a 14-year-old assault victim who talks only in fairy tales. Jenny's stepfather is missing and the blood on her clothes isn't her own, so Laura's colleagues need answers fast. But Laura's strange behaviour makes the girl shut down even more, leaving her bewildered partner, Niamh, desperately trying to rescue the situation. It seems that this case has triggered something deep within Laura, and Jenny is not the only one with secrets. As the clock ticks down, Laura teeters on the brink of disaster, grappling with the biggest question of all: Is every life worth saving?