Nightwork

When he was just nine years old, Harry Booth was forced into a life of crime. With his mother battling a relentless fight against cancer, Harry took it upon himself to keep them afloat. He became a thief, stealing what they needed to survive and paying the mortgage that kept a roof over their heads. When his mother finally succumbs to her illness, Harry leaves behind his life in Chicago. However, no matter how far he runs, his past shadows his every step.

Harry settles into a quiet, careful, and rootless existence, always on the lookout, never staying long enough to form attachments. He believes this is the only way to remain unnoticed and stay safe. But his resolve is tested when he meets Miranda. With Miranda, Harry glimpses the possibility of genuine happiness and a life free from the spectre of his past deeds.

Just as Harry begins to embrace a future of hope, his old life lurks back into prominence. Among the dangerous individuals from his past, none are more formidable than Carter LaPorte. Harry finds himself on the run yet again, figuring out new identities and locales, but LaPorte's reach seems unstoppable. As every escape route seems to narrow, Harry realises that evasion alone won't secure his peace.

To reclaim his life and future, Harry must confront LaPorte head-on. Only by facing his most considerable threat can he hope to break free from the chain of fear and finally possess something far more priceless than any jewel or treasure he’s ever stolen: a life of his own, shared with someone he loves.

'If you're after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she's your woman.'

The Guardian