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When life’s quiet routine at a small English school is shattered by a sudden kidnapping, a quiet teacher confronts a nightmare from the past—a 20‑year‑old crime she has tried to bury. The story weaves present danger with haunting memories, creating a pulse‑racing exploration of psychological suspense. Callaghan’s debut brings a fresh perspective to the thriller genre, blending an ordinary setting with a dramatic, high‑stakes moral dilemma.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Helen Callaghan
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