**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'Victoria Selman is an exciting and powerfully fresh
voice' Patricia CornwellTwelve-year-old Sophie and her mother Amelia-Rose move to London from
Massachusetts where they meet the charismatic Matty Melgren who quickly becomes an intrinsic
part of their lives. But as the relationship between the two adults fractures a serial killer
begins targeting young women with a striking resemblance to Amelia-Rose.When Matty is
eventually sent down for multiple murder questions remain as to his guilt -- questions which
ultimately destroy both women. Nearly twenty years later Sophie receives a letter from
Battlemouth Prison informing her Matty is dying and wants to meet. It looks like Sophie might
finally get the answers she craves. But will the truth set her free -- or bury her deeper?'Will
keep you up all night' Jeffery Deaver'Gravely compelling sophisticated terrifying' Chris
Whitaker'Smart twisty uniquely told' Abigail Dean'An absorbing and captivating read this
held me in its thrall from beginning to end. Brilliant!' SJ Watson'An utterly absorbing twisted
story and a strong contender for the thriller of 2022' John Marrs'Superb!' Prima'Captivating'
Woman & Home'Engrossing' Araminta Hall'An incredibly tense read' Harriet Tyce'Chilling and
compulsive and with a wicked twist. I loved it' Cara Hunter'Like nothing I've ever read
before' Caz Frear*A Sunday Times bestseller w c 4 July 2022*
