BOOK DESCRIPTION
Wheeling my suitcase down the familiar, hedge-lined street, I smile at the sound of children playing in the park nearby. Suddenly, there’s a screech of car brakes. I rush over to see a bent bike wheel sticking out of the ditch, and underneath, a little boy…
As I turn the rusty key in the lock of the house I grew up in, memories flood back. None of them happy. I never told anyone why I left home twenty years ago, and all I want is to sort out Dad’s funeral as quickly as possible.
Now I’m trapped here, the only witness to a terrible incident that has left an eight-year-old boy fighting for his life. But after a lifetime trying to forget my past, I don’t know if I can trust my memory, or be totally sure of what I saw today.
Sorting through Dad’s things one night – shopping lists in his curly handwriting, piles of old newspapers, dusty sports trophies – I think I hear the back door handle rattle. I tiptoe downstairs, past an open window I’m sure I locked. And a figure darts across the overgrown garden.
Someone is watching me. Someone who knows I’m the only one who saw what happened to little Ethan… or could they know the real reason why I left? Either way, I’m certain that coming back was my biggest mistake. I can’t leave, but the longer I stay, the more danger I’m in…
Abigail (Abi) our main character and narrator of this story certainly has some demons and issues as demonstrated by the presence of her constant companion, the water bottle which 98 times out of 100 contained a liquid that was a hell of a lot stronger than water. But then it appeared that most of the characters that she interacted with had some sort of issue and hidden secrets. Some of the characters behaviour came across as strange and bizarre considering the seriousness of the situation. Why did the mother of the young child seem more concerned about turning the accident into a media circus than she did about his well being? Why was Abi the only person trying to uncover who had been driving the car that was involved in the hit and run or was that only how it appeared and in reality Abi was being manipulated by her old friends for reasons known only to them? Twenty years is a long time, people change or maybe Abi never really knew these people as much as she thought she did? Many of the characters were quick to judge others but not so quick when it came to admitting their own truths. If they were prepared to cover up a shocking incident involving a young child then how far would they be prepared to go to silence a adult who is determined to uncover the truth?
This is a slow burning study of friendships, relationships and the sometimes irreparable damage that can be inflicted on a person's psyche due to the actions of others. The secrets, lies and deceptions were gradually revealed as the story unfolded the trials and tribulations of the realistic characters lives laid bare on the pages. I love Kerry Wilkinson's thrillers,he is a very talented author and his books are always well written, enthralling reads. Very very enjoyable read and highly recommended.
Author Bio:
Kerry Wilkinson has had No.1 bestsellers in the UK, Canada, South Africa and Singapore, as well as top-five books in Australia. He has also written two top-20 thrillers in the United States.
As well as his million-selling Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - a second crime series featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.
Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry has spent far too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.
When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.
As well as his million-selling Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - a second crime series featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.
Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry has spent far too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.
When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.
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PUBLICATION DATE: 23rd July 2020
PRINT LENGTH: 282 Pages
PUBLISHER: Bookouture
GENRE: Psychological Thriller
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