Wish You Were Here

Name: Wish You Were Here
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SKU: 9780857308085
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By Nicola Monaghan

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Wish You Were Here by Nicola Monaghan is a gripping crime thriller that follows the protagonist as she delves into the mysteries surrounding a missing person case. Set against a backdrop of tension and suspense, the story unravels secrets and unexpected twists, keeping the reader engaged as they piece together the puzzle the protagonist faces. It perfectly balances intrigue with elements of danger, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre.
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This gripping crime thriller offers an intriguing blend of suspense and psychological depth, making it a captivating read for fans of dark and twisty mysteries. If you enjoy exploring complex characters and unraveling secrets that keep you on the edge of your seat, this book may be just what you're looking for.

Wish You Were Here

DNA doesn't lie. But what if the truth is dangerous? Former police officer Dr Sian Love has settled into running her own detective agency. Her life is thrown into chaos once again when a teenager shows up at her office, claiming to be Courtney Johnson - a child who went missing over fifteen years ago - but refusing to allow Sian to test...

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DNA doesn't lie. But what if the truth is dangerous?

DNA expert Dr Sian Love has settled into running her own investigative agency and living with her partner, Kris. She's also started seeing a therapist to work through her traumatic past - a big step for Sian.

Her life threatens to descend into chaos again when a teenage girl shows up at her office claiming to be Courtney Johnson - a child who went missing from a Brighton beach over fifteen years ago - but refusing to let Sian test her DNA.

Wary but intrigued, Sian reluctantly revives the undercover skills she learned during her days as a police officer and begins investigating. But revisiting the past has consequences...

Praise for Nicola Monaghan:

'Tension builds slowly but surely in this dark gripper' - Sunday Sport on Dead Flowers

'This is an intriguing murder mystery... Monaghan has a flair for leading the reader in a certain direction only to shift path further along' - NB Magazine on Dead Flowers

'I'm reading Dead Flowers and absolutely loving it. Great characters and I'm particularly enjoying the 1970s storyline. And Elvis the dog is great!' - Harriet Tyce

'Old murders, family secrets and long-told lies are the ingredients of this splendid, gripping crime novel' - William Ryan on Dead Flowers

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857308085

Publisher: Verve Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verve Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Nicola Monaghan

About the Author

Nicola Monaghan has lived and worked in London, Paris, Chicago and New York but returned to her home town of Nottingham in 2002 to pursue a masters in Creative Writing. She graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2004 with a distinction, and went on to write her first novel, The Killing Jar, set on the council estate where she lived as a child. This debut novel was highly critically acclaimed, and won a Betty Trask Award, the Authors' Club Best First Novel Prize and the Waverton Good Read. She has written several other novels, novellas and a collection of short stories. She also teaches Creative Writing at De Montfort University, and online at YouTube, Udemy and Skillshare. Follow Nicola on Twitter @nicolanovelist