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Book Synopsis''A hugely satisfying and thrilling read'' Shari Lapena
''A brilliant, edge-of-the-seat thriller written with humanity, warmth and grace. I loved it!'' Saskia Sarginson
Two best friends. One terrible event.
Abdi Mahal and Noah Sadler have been inseparable since they met. They''ve stuck together, even when their peers have excluded them. But when a horrifying incident leaves Noah in a coma and fighting for his life, Abdi is too traumatised to say anything about what happened.
DI Jim Clemo, freshly returned to work after an enforced leave of absence, is tasked to investigate. And against a backdrop of a city where racial tensions are running high, he must determine what really happened to drive two teenage boys into a situation so desperate.
Everything rests on one of the boys talking.
But one can''t talk.
And one won''t.
Trade Review
A gripping look at grief, friendship, and class divides. Macmillan excels at getting into the minds of terrified, brokenhearted parents... this mix of police procedural and thriller will satisfy fans of the author's previous work as well as those looking for something after Tana French * Booklist starred review *
A hugely satisfying and thrilling read. Highly recommended! * Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door *
With characters who are sympathetic and believable, Macmillan's latest will keep readers in suspense to the very end. Highly recommended * Library Journal starred review *
[An] engrossing novel. The action builds to a shattering conclusion * Publisher's Weekly *
Gilly Macmillan writes intelligently about huge, topical issues in this heart-stopping story. A compelling and intricate plot delivers twist after twist. I was breathless with the need to know what happens to all these wonderful, complex characters. This is that rare thing, a brilliant, edge-of-the-seat thriller written with humanity, warmth and grace. I loved it! * Saskia Sarginson, bestselling author of The Twins *
