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He was a child who was accused of murder. Who did he become when he grew up? A gripping, thought-provoking thriller from the internationally bestselling author of Everything She Forgot. Innocent? Ten years have passed, but everyone remembers The Angel Killer. Sebastian Croll was just eleven years old when accused of murdering his playmate. Criminal attorney Daniel Hunter helped prove Sebastian's innocence in a trial that gripped the nation—and now the past is being unearthed when he gets a call from his old client. Or guilty? Sebastian's university professor has been brutally murdered—and everyone who knew her is in the frame of suspicion. As Daniel steps in to represent Sebastian for a second time, news about the boy's past spreads like wildfire, instantly branding Sebastian as guilty. With tensions around the country rising, can Daniel prove once again that Sebastian is the innocent one? Especially when he realizes that it's not just Sebastian who is in danger, but himself . . .

The story revolves around the tragic death of an eight-year-old boy in a playground, with the investigation focusing on his eleven-year-old neighbor as the prime suspect. London solicitor Daniel Hunter, known for taking on challenging cases, steps in to defend the accused. As he navigates the complexities of the case, themes of innocence, justice, and the impact of societal perceptions unfold, highlighting the struggles of a young boy caught in a harrowing situation.

A suspenseful, gritty and emotionally charged journey of an estranged father and daughter, exploring the strength of family ties and our capacity for forgiveness, from the international bestselling author of The Guilty One. Previously published as Redemption Road

The new tense and emotional moral thriller from the Richard and Judy and international bestselling author of The Guilty One.

Richard and Judy and international bestselling author of The Guilty One returns with a nail-biting ride of 'he said/she said' between a teacher and his pupil. For fans of Anatomy of a Scandal and TVs Cheat and The Victim.

Exploring the theme of memory and its impact on identity, the story delves into the lives of characters grappling with their pasts. As they confront hidden truths and suppressed experiences, the narrative reveals the complexities of forgetting and the emotional weight of recollection. The characters’ journeys intertwine, leading to profound realizations about the nature of memory and the choices that define them. Through poignant moments and unexpected revelations, the book invites readers to reflect on what it means to remember and forget.

London solicitor Daniel Hunter finds his life changed when he meets an eleven-year-old boy accused of murdering an eight-year-old boy--a case that forces him to confront his own childhood and unearths memories he'd long buried.

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