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When two eleven‑year‑old girls meet in a summer of 1986, a tragedy at their seaside town leaves them charged with murder. Twenty‑five years later, seasoned journalist Kirsty Lindsay is covering a string of attacks on young female tourists. Her investigation brings her to the doorstep of Amber Gordon, a funfair cleaner and former child accomplice. For both women, this reunion forces them to confront the night that altered their lives and the secret that could destroy the families they have built. As Kirsty and Amber grapple with the past and the danger that still lurks, they must decide whether to keep their pact or break the silence before it consumes them all.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Alex Marwood
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