Ruth Dugdall – författare

Sam is seventeen, starving herself and longing for oblivion. Her sister, Jena, is mentally scarred and desperate to remember. Between them, they share secrets too terrible to recall.

Eighteen months earlier, Sam was still full of hope: hope that she could piece together Jena''s fragmented memory after the vicious attack that changed their family forever. But digging into the past unearthed long-hidden lies and betrayals, and left Sam feeling helpless and alone in a world designed to deceive her.

Now, in a last bid to save her from self-imposed shutdown, Sam''s therapist is helping her confront her memories. But the road to recovery is a dangerous one. Because Sam has not only been lying to her doctors: she''s been hiding dark secrets from herself.

Her instincts are telling her something isn’t right…

On a chilly morning in rural Suffolk, Cassandra Hawke is woken by a gunshot. Her mother is clinging on to her life, the weapon still lying nearby. Everyone thinks it’s attempted suicide—but none of it makes any sense to Cass. She’s certain there’s more to it than meets the eye.

With everyone telling her she’s paranoid, Cass finds an unlikely ally in student paramedic Holly. Holly''s synaesthesia means she’s able to sense other people''s feelings, and she is convinced something is wrong. Together they try to uncover the truth ... but is there more to Holly’s interest than she’s letting on?

With her family and loved ones at risk, Cass must ask herself: is she ready to hear the truth, and can she deal with the consequences?

They came for me, just like I knew they would. Luke had been dead for just three days.

Rose Wilks'' life is shattered when her newborn baby Joel is admitted to intensive care. Emma Hatcher has all that Rose lacks. Beauty. A loving husband. A healthy son. Until tragedy strikes and Rose is the only suspect.

Now, having spent nearly five years in prison in Ipswich, Rose is just weeks away from freedom. Her probation officer Cate must decide whether Rose is remorseful for her crime, or whether she remains a threat to society. As Cate is drawn in, she begins to doubt her own judgement.

Where is the line between love and obsession, can justice be served and, if so... by what means?

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REVIEWS

''Dark, disturbing and authentic'' CWA Judging Panel

''Ruth Dugdall''s novels are intelligent and gripping, with a sophisticated psychological sensibility. She is a huge talent.'' Sophie Hannah

''A chilling tale of betrayal and obsession… keeps its secrets well'' Publishers Weekly

''Well-plotted… The author understands how to build suspense and create atmosphere'' Kirkus

''Tense, taut, almost claustrophobic… full of emotion and suspense'' The Bookbag

''A young British crime-writer who uses her career in the Probation Service to stunning effect… gripping and powerful'' Mike Ripley, Shotsmag

''An absolute tour de force that left me thinking for days.'' Alex Marwood