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A young policewoman breaks all the rules to uncover the truth behind her best friend's mysterious death in this gripping thriller. Ali Barba, a Sikh detective with the Metropolitan Police, is recovering from injuries when she receives a letter from her estranged friend, Cate, urging her to attend their high school reunion. Concerned by the urgency of the note and seeking redemption for her past mistakes, Ali attends. At the reunion, Cate, who is pregnant, whispers a desperate plea: “They want to take my baby. You have to stop them.” Tragically, before Ali can learn more, Cate and her husband are killed in a hit-and-run. The investigation takes a dark turn when it's revealed that Cate had faked her pregnancy. Ali discovers a file in Cate’s desk containing ultrasound pictures, fertility clinic letters, and other documents that suggest a baby’s existence. As Ali pieces together the mystery, her search leads her to Amsterdam, where she encounters dangerous individuals determined to obstruct her investigation. This thrilling tale weaves a narrative of redemption and suspense, showcasing the lengths one will go to uncover the truth.
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Nachtboot, Michael Robotham, Joost Mulder
- Language
- Released
- 2007
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- Book condition
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- Title
- Nachtboot
- Language
- Dutch
- Authors
- Michael Robotham, Joost Mulder
- Publisher
- Cargo
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 411
- ISBN10
- 9023419499
- ISBN13
- 9789023419495
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Thriller, Friendship, Suspense, Murders, Detective Fiction, British Literature, England, Psychological Thrillers, Great Britain, London, Pregnancy, Amsterdam, Human Trafficking, Artificial Insemination, Surrogacy
- Original title
- The night ferry
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- A young policewoman breaks all the rules to uncover the truth behind her best friend's mysterious death in this gripping thriller. Ali Barba, a Sikh detective with the Metropolitan Police, is recovering from injuries when she receives a letter from her estranged friend, Cate, urging her to attend their high school reunion. Concerned by the urgency of the note and seeking redemption for her past mistakes, Ali attends. At the reunion, Cate, who is pregnant, whispers a desperate plea: “They want to take my baby. You have to stop them.” Tragically, before Ali can learn more, Cate and her husband are killed in a hit-and-run. The investigation takes a dark turn when it's revealed that Cate had faked her pregnancy. Ali discovers a file in Cate’s desk containing ultrasound pictures, fertility clinic letters, and other documents that suggest a baby’s existence. As Ali pieces together the mystery, her search leads her to Amsterdam, where she encounters dangerous individuals determined to obstruct her investigation. This thrilling tale weaves a narrative of redemption and suspense, showcasing the lengths one will go to uncover the truth.