Blink, and I'm gone...

Rachel Vincent is dead and can't join the others in the warmly lit room beyond the glass, but she begins to have disturbing nightmares after moving to rural Wales with her father Ben. She drops memories into Molly's dreams, causing Ben to confront his own demons. Who killed Rachel and why?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd

In the span of a mere instant, Rachel Vincent effortlessly traverses the vast expanse of existence. For her, it comes effortlessly, as she exists in a realm beyond the confines of mortality. However, the one thing that eludes her is the ability to find solace and tranquility alongside her fellow souls in the warmly illuminated chamber beyond the transparent glass. This is a privilege reserved for those who have embraced their fate and found peace. Yet, even in the face of this impossibility, Rachel clings to the hope of one day unraveling the mysteries that surround her tragic demise.

The murder that claimed her life remains a haunting mystery, shrouded in secrecy and intrigue. The only witness to the heinous act was her three-year-old daughter, Molly, who has managed to bury the memories of that fateful day deep within her subconscious. However, as Rachel and her father, Ben, relocate to the tranquil countryside of Wales, the echoes of the past begin to haunt her relentlessly. Disturbing nightmares plague her sleep, and she finds herself plagued by the lingering questions that refuse to fade away.

Determined to seek answers, Ben contacts Inspector Gardiner, the former investigator responsible for the murder case. Gardiner, who has since retired from the force, agrees to assist them in any way he can. He suggests that Molly consults with a child psychologist, believing that the young girl may be struggling to cope with the trauma she has endured.

As Rachel, in her ethereal form, begins to unravel the events that led to her untimely demise, she inadvertently drops fragments of her memories into Molly's dreams. These glimpses into the past evoke a sense of unease within the girl, as she begins to piece together the puzzle that surrounds her mother's death. However, the man with the enigmatic tiger-butterfly tattoo who called at their house, expressing anger when Rachel refused to let him in, remains a mystery. And the picture that Molly draws, depicting this man kissing her mummy by a Christmas tree, adds to the growing list of questions that plague Rachel's mind.

As Ben confronts his own demons, he wonders what secrets his wife, Rachel, kept in the months leading up to her murder. The weight of unspoken words and withheld emotions begins to burden him, as he struggles to piece together the fragments of their fractured relationship. The memories that Rachel shares with Molly, though fragmented and elusive, offer a glimmer of hope that they may finally find the truth that has eluded them for so long.

In their quest for closure, Rachel and Ben must navigate a treacherous path filled with danger and uncertainty. They must confront their own fears and doubts, as well as the dark forces that seek to keep the truth hidden. But as they draw closer to the truth, they discover that it holds the power of healing and redemption. They learn that love, even in the face of tragedy, can conquer all, and that the power of memory can bring solace and closure to those who have been left behind.

In the end, Rachel and Ben find themselves standing at the edge of a new beginning, armed with the knowledge that they have finally unlocked the secrets of their past. They embrace the power of love and memory, and together, they create a future filled with hope, peace, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. As they look out over the rolling hills of Wales, they know that they have found their place in the world, and that they are forever connected by the memories that have shaped their lives.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 138 x 217 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913913328