The Editor - A Compelling Crime Mystery

Simon Hall

Synopsis

Peculiar circumstances unite a group of strangers to find a missing girl and solve a gruesome murder in this compelling mystery. 
 
A mysterious advert in a newspaper promising to restore hope to the hopeless brings together four strangers—none realising they will end up investigating a twisted and troubling crime that threatens their very futures. 
 
Mitch, a former Crime Scene Investigator, Olivia, a brilliant PhD student, and Florence, a middle-aged solicitor, find themselves working with an enigmatic newspaper editor who refers to himself only as Ed. 
 
But when Maddie, a teenage girl, disappears in sinister circumstances, the team are drawn into the hunt for her. And when a neighbour’s body is discovered in a pool of blood, they realise they must use their unique skills in a race against time. 
 
But can they solve the mystery before it’s too late? And before Ed’s shadowy past overcomes them all? 
 
If you are a fan of authors like Susan Lewis, Erin Kinsley or J.R., Ellis, you’ll love this stunning thriller.

Disponible depuis: 03/09/2019.

Longueur d'impression: 324 pages.

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