Fallen Past

Stuart G. Yates

Sinossi

After a young woman's body is found in a canal, Inspector Fallon is drawn into a murky investigation. The deeper Fallon digs, the more dangerous the situation becomes, with threats of violence escalating around those connected to the mystery.
 
Meanwhile, Craig, a teenager grappling with his own secrets, befriends Baxter, an old man burdened by guilt from the war. Their friendship offers them both a sense of hope, but when Craig feels compelled to reveal what he’s learned, it sets off a chain of events neither of them could have expected.
 
With tensions rising, Craig and Baxter must decide whether to confront the past or stay silent, knowing that telling the truth could be dangerous.
 
What they're not aware of is that there are others who are prepared to go to any lengths to keep their secrets hidden... including murder.
 
Stuart G. Yates's FALLEN PAST is a gripping psychological thriller set in 1960s England.

Disponibile da: 15/10/2024.

Lunghezza di stampa: 372 pagine.

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