You love your family. They make you feel safe. You trust them. But should you...? Exhausted mum Natalie struggles to put baby Erin down for the night, her tiredness exacerbated by the party preparations for her eldest's 16th birthday. It's supposed to be a joyful celebration, but the family is stretched to breaking point. As the alcohol flows at the birthday party, tensions come to a head. Later, there is widespread horror and panic when baby Erin disappears. Eventually the missing child is found in nearby woods, but any relief is short lived. Erin is rushed to ICU at the local hospital, a criminal investigation into her abduction and attempted murder begins. SIO Max Fleming tears this once loving family apart, as he investigates the crime. Minute by minute, hour by hour, he dissects the events of that fateful night, as a host of secrets and lies are revealed. This will be a party to remember. For all the wrong reasons.
M.J. Arlidge
M.J. Arlidge is a British author known for his gripping crime thrillers. He is best known for creating the popular DI Helen Grace series, which follows a complex and compelling protagonist through a series of dark and suspenseful investigations. Arlidge's writing style is fast-paced and suspenseful, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. His contributions to the crime thriller genre have been praised for their originality and intensity. His most famous work is the debut novel in the DI Helen Grace series, "Eeny Meeny", which has been adapted into a successful television series. Arlidge continues to captivate readers with his thrilling and suspenseful storytelling.
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