It is a hot summer's day in the tourist village of Avebury. A man sits outside the Red Lion pub, waiting. He sees a woman with three young children, two of them running ahead while their sister dawdles behind. A child's voice catches on the breeze.

For want of anything more interesting to do, the man watches. He sees nothing sinister or threatening. Even when another figure enters his field of vision, he does not react. The figure is ordinary - male, short-haired, stockily built.But he is moving fast, at a loping run.

And then it happens. In one swift movement, the running man grabs the youngest child and carries her away. Still the man outside the pub does not react. Suddenly, awhite transit van bursts into view, its engine racing, its rear door slamming shut. The child and her abductor are inside. The child's sister rushes forward. The man outside the pub jumps up...

The tragedy begins at Avebury. But it does not end there.

Another classic mystery from the 'master of the clever twist'.

About the Author
Robert Goddard's first novel, Past Caring, was an instant bestseller. Since then, his books have captivated readers worldwide with their edge-of-the-seat pace and their labyrinthine plotting. He has won awards in the UK, the US and acrossEurope and his books have been translated into over thirty languages. In 2019, he won the Crime Writers' Association's highest accolade, the Diamond Dagger, for a lifetime achievement in Crime Writing.

Reviews
Exhibits his mastery of plot, tension and action * The Times *
A typically taut tale of wrecked lives, family tragedy, historical quirks and moral consequences * The Times *
A superbly plotted thriller with an astonishing but totally satisfying climax * Good Book Guide *
Compelling... Satisfying, intelligent * Publishers Weekly *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552164924
Author Robert Goddard
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Corgi Books
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 285g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 25mm