''A storming debut'' The Sun

''Clever and compelling with a fresh hook'' Phoebe Morgan

Perfect for fans of JP Delaney and C.L. Taylor, this is a complex thriller about the secrets we keep and the damage they do.

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SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 SHORTLIST

BEST SCOTTISH CRIME DEBUT 2021 SHORTLIST

MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR LONGLIST

CWA NEW BLOOD DAGGER LONGLIST

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Deceit runs in the family . . .

Chris Morrison is facing his worst nightmare.

His wife is in a coma.

His daughter is missing.

And the only thing more unsettling than these two events . . . is what might connect them.

Some secrets can change a family for ever.

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Praise for Emma Christie:

''Emma Christie shows that she''s already learned how to reel readers in from page one and keep them hooked. An intriguing mystery'' - The Herald

''A clever and complex rollercoaster of a psychological thriller'' - Culturefly

''A really clever, compelling book with a fresh twist'' - Phoebe Morgan

''Full to the brim of red herrings and twisty dead ends'' - Lauren North

''A stunning and emotional debut. Truly gripping and incredibly well-written'' - Vikki Patis