As the first door on the Advent calendar is opened, DS Hingston attempts to save the life of a teenager in a crowded London cafe, but ultimately fails. Seventeen-year-old Leanna Snow chokes to death.
Decima Blake Books
Decima Blake possesses a long-standing interest in child protection, stemming from her work with teenagers. Her novel, Hingston's Box, is a testament to her deep passion for child victims of crime. Drawing inspiration from classic English murder mysteries and ghost stories, Blake's writing aims to raise awareness about the vulnerability of all children to exploitation. Her background in English Literature, ignited by influential teachers, informs her approach to crafting compelling narratives.
Detective Dachshund of Battersea Police wears a smart blue hat and a matching fleece. He has boundless energy for fighting crime, but his detective skills, sadly, are far from sublime. Now, Detective Dachshund one night was told, to catch a fluffy thief who was sneaky and bold.