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The gripping new audiobook from the global bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER Emily Gunnis is a heartwrenching story of a girl disappeared, a terrible wrong and powerful people with something to hide...

NO ONE BELIEVED THE GIRLS.

BUT BONES DON'T LIE...

The clock is ticking for Superintendent Jo Hamilton, who is just days from retirement from Sussex Police when the discovery of the bones of a young woman takes her back to a tragic unsolved case she worked on as WPC in the 1970s: the disappearance of a teenage girl from a notorious local children's home, not long after another young resident died in suspicious circumstances.

Jo is determined track down the victim's sister, convinced that re-opening the hushed-up wrongs of the past will uncover the truth of the girls' deaths. But will the trail lead her disturbingly close to home?

Your favourite authors adore Emily Gunnis's powerful, emotional and gripping bestsellers.

©2023 Emily Gunnis (P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Police Procedural Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Heartfelt Suspense Cold Case

Critic reviews

'Compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching... A novel that stays with you. I was gripped' Sophie Kinsella

'Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive, moving novel Adele Parks

'Fast paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad at times - all hallmarks of a bestseller' Lesley Pearse
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I enjoyed listening to this story and finding out more about each of the different characters.

Interesting characters, good story

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This is the first book from Emily Gunnis I’ve read,
Well read good voice from reader ,
Really enjoyed the book .

Really good story

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Absolutely loved this book I love Claire Corbett narrating anyway so made it just perfect first book I have listened to by this author can’t wait to read more highly recommend

Love love love this book

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Story line excellent, twists and turns. Narration excellent, description of characters and events realistic. Throughly recommend all books written by Emily Gunnis.

Well worth listening to

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A great story & beautifully narrated. Lots of different lives brought together so well. Can’t wait to listen to another book by this author.

The girls left behind

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