The narrative centers around themes of vengeance and redemption, exploring the emotional struggles of characters who grapple with betrayal and the weight of their pasts. As they navigate their intertwined fates, the story delves into the complexities of forgiveness and the haunting memories that shape their decisions. Tension builds as unresolved conflicts come to a head, forcing characters to confront their deepest fears and desires. The journey promises to captivate readers with its intense emotional depth and moral dilemmas.
The narrative delves into themes of guilt and redemption, exploring the inner turmoil of a character grappling with a significant decision that could impact their life and the lives of others. As the story unfolds, the protagonist confronts their past actions and seeks forgiveness, leading to a poignant journey of self-discovery and emotional reckoning. The tension builds as the character navigates complex relationships and moral dilemmas, ultimately questioning the nature of forgiveness itself.
The gripping scene unfolds as a character is violently attacked in a park, leaving him desperate and vulnerable. With frantic attempts to regain his footing, he is swiftly overpowered, and just as he glimpses the distant lights of the city, darkness envelops him. This intense moment sets the stage for a thrilling narrative filled with tension and uncertainty.
"When Met Police Detective Troy McEwen, is found dead in his home. The official verdict is suicide. But his friend and fellow detective, Zac, believes it was murder. And he thinks he might be next on the killer's list. If Troy didn't take his own life, then who did? As he investigates, Zac discovers a link to an incident from decades earlier. Mistakes were made that day. Lives were lost and secrets kept. Until now... As more people who were there on that fateful day are found dead, Zac knows that the killer is closing in on him..." -- Provided by publisher
The propulsive first book in the Ellen McGinley series, featuring a former CIA
agent who has to stop a domestic terror attack that no one else believes is
real.
"Natasha Mayston wasn't expecting anyone to knock on her door so late at night. And she has no idea that the face staring back at her is the last one she'll ever see... As Detective Dan Lockhart is called to a wealthy London street to investigate Natasha's death, he's startled by the similarity to a previous case. Noticing the cable-tie restraints and the tiny scratches on Natasha's wedding finger, Dan already knows what he will find if he looks in her mouth - the metal ball which choked her to death. He knows Natasha isn't the killer's first victim and is certain that he will strike again. Months earlier, Kim Hardy was found in the same position in a run-down hotel across the city - an identical silver ball in her throat. But Kim's murderer was caught and sent to prison - did they arrest the wrong man? And what connects the two victims? Fearing that he's dealing with a psychopathic serial killer, Dan calls in psychologist Dr Lexi Green to help him to get into the perpetrator's mind. Tough and smart, Lexi will stop at nothing to hunt down the man responsible for the deaths. Then, another body is discovered, just as Lexi finds a clue online leading to the killer. Dan's team aren't convinced, but in pushing Lexi away from the investigation, they force her to dig further into the case on her own. Convinced that she's on to something, she puts herself in unthinkable danger... but can Dan piece together the clues and identify the killer before it's too late?" -- from back cover
"Freya loves her new home on a quiet suburban street. And her beautiful neighbour Emily is everything she's ever wanted in a best friend. Finally, she has somebody to share her secrets with over a glass of wine. But as Freya watches her new friend setting the table for dinner one evening, she sees something shocking that makes her think that Emily's life might not be as perfect as it seems. Days later, Emily and her daughter vanish..."--Provided by publisher
