Despite being the daughter of a notorious London gangster, Philomena McCarthy has defied the odds and become a promising young officer with the Metropolitan Police. Called to the scene of a domestic assault, she rescues a young woman: Tempe Brown, the girlfriend of a decorated detective. The incident is hushed up, but Phil has unwittingly made a dangerous enemy with powerful friends. Determined to protect each other, the two women strike up a tentative friendship. Tempe is thoughtful and sweet, and makes herself indispensable to Phil; but sinister things keep happening, and something isn't quite right about the stories Tempe tells. When a journalist with links to both Phil's father and Tempe's boyfriend is found floating in the Thames, Phil doesn't know where to turn, who to blame - or who she can trust...
Michael Robotham
Michael Robotham is an Australian author known for his bestselling psychological thrillers, with his most famous work being "The Secrets She Keeps." His writing style is characterized by gripping plots, complex characters, and expertly crafted suspense. Robotham's contributions to literature include pushing the boundaries of the crime thriller genre.