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The discovery of a 21‑year‑old woman’s bones on the grounds of an old Catholic school in Buckinghamshire brings a decades‑old mystery into sharp focus. Missing in Thailand in 1990, her case had faded until her boyfriend, now a middle‑aged university lecturer, steps forward with a claim that he knows what happened and who killed her. With the support of his lawyer, he informs DI Ray Mason of the Metropolitan Police Homicide Command, sparking a hunt for the truth. The investigation uncovers a ruthless crime gang, a wealthy dysfunctional family with a troubling past, and a highly ambitious, cruel man whose demise is deemed inevitable.
The novel weaves a tense thriller through layers of investigation, revenge, and the lasting impact of unsolved crimes, showcasing the persistence of memory and the lengths to which people will go to protect secrets.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Simon Kernick
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