'A storming debut' The Sun

Perfect for fans of JP Delaney and C.L. Taylor, this is a complex thriller about the secrets we keep and the damage they do. ___________

⭐SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 SHORTLIST⭐ ⭐BEST SCOTTISH CRIME DEBUT 2021 SHORTLIST⭐ ⭐MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR LONGLIST⭐ ⭐CWA NEW BLOOD DAGGER LONGLIST⭐ ___________

Deceit runs in the family . . .

Chris Morrison is facing his worst nightmare.

His wife is in a coma.

His daughter is missing.

And the only thing more unsettling than these two events . . . is what might connect them.

Some secrets can change a family for ever. ___________

Praise for Emma Christie:

'Emma Christie shows that she's already learned how to reel readers in from page one and keep them hooked. An intriguing mystery' ? The Herald

'A clever and complex rollercoaster of a psychological thriller' ? Culturefly

'A really clever, compelling book with a fresh twist' ? Phoebe Morgan

'Full to the brim of red herrings and twisty dead ends' ? Lauren North

'A stunning and emotional debut. Truly gripping and incredibly well-written' ? Vikki Patis