One year after her mother and father died in apparent suicides at Beachy Head, Anna Ballard receives an anonymous note claiming their deaths were not what they seemed. Despite the police department’s initial ruling, Anna enlists the help of Murray Mackenzie, a retired detective now working as a civilian assistant. As they re-examine the evidence and interview old acquaintances, they uncover a web of financial secrets and hidden identities. The investigation suggests that someone close to the family is actively monitoring Anna’s movements to keep the past buried.
Readers of psychological suspense who value intricate plotting and unreliable perspectives will appreciate this narrative. It appeals to those who enjoy deconstructing family dynamics and the technical details of police procedure. The audience finishes the book with a clearer understanding of how grief can be manipulated and how private history can be architected to deceive. It is intended for people who want to solve a puzzle alongside characters who are forced to question their own memories and the motives of everyone they trust.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
