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Following a car crash that erases his memory, Matt Barron retreats to his sister's rural Welsh home for recovery. Yet disturbing dreams of a house, bodies, and a blood‑stained knife raise doubts about his very identity. When the past threatens to surface, Matt must escape for his life and uncover the truth about himself. Ex‑Met cop Tina Boyd, now a private detective, offers her expertise but finds herself drawn into danger as she investigates Matt's background.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Simon Kernick
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