'Grips from the first page to the last. A UK thriller writer that gives giants like Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben a run for their money' MARK BILLINGHAM

The day she died was only the beginning . . .

A DEVOTED MOTHER

Sam Cooper has a happy life: a good job, a blossoming relationship. Yet, there's something he can never forget - the image seared into his mind of his mother, Laurie, dying when he was a child. His father allowed his grief to tear them apart and Sam hasn't seen him in years.

A LOVING WIFE

Until an unexpected call from Firwood hospital, asking Sam to come home, puts in motion a chain of devastating events. On his deathbed, Sam's father makes a shocking confession.

A LIAR?

Who was Laurie Cooper? It's clear that everything Sam thought he knew about his mother was wrong. And now he's determined to find out exactly what she did and why - whatever the cost.

What happens if you discover you've been lied to by your own family for twenty-five years?

Sam Cooper is about to find out.

Further praise for Luca Veste's thrillers:

'Properly Stephen King-style creepy' IAN RANKIN

'Perfectly terrifying' AMANDA JENNINGS

'High-concept serial killer thriller with twists and heart. Stunning' STEVE CAVANAGH

'Seriously creepy with a killer twist - Luca Veste goes from strength to strength' MARK EDWARDS

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