DS Manon Bradshaw has been called out to investigate a missing woman.
There are blood drops in her home, but nothing seems to be missing
according to her boyfriend. With the help of DC Davy Walker, it is
discovered that the missing woman was supposed to be at a party on the
night she disappeared. DI Harriet Harper also informs Bradshaw that the
woman is the daughter of a prominent surgeon. Is this a kidnapping for
ransom?
Fifty-four hours on and seemingly nothing. However, a sudden discovery
of the boy's cell phone being used in the area of her disappearance.
How will he react at the press conference and after? At seventy-two
hours, Detective Chief Superintendent Gary Stanton, who is now back from
holiday, is prepared to say that the young woman has come to harm.
When the body of a teenager turns up in the river, the police wonder if
there is any connection to the missing woman. Things take a tragic turn
when the missing woman's friend commits suicide because of articles in
the news about her and the missing woman. The team feels guilt at not
having better responded to her.
The police and the reader are in for some surprises as DS Bradshaw pulls together the evidence in a very puzzling case.
Author Susie Steiner presents the story through the eyes of the main
characters, and how they struggle with the case and life outside
policing. Steiner is a new author for me, and I wasn't sure what to
expect, but I thoroughly enjoyed her approach. I'm looking forward to
the sequel, which comes out later this year.
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