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Bea's favorite customer, Julie, hasn't been seen for weeks, and her abusive husband, Dave, claims she's left him. When a body is found, it seems to confirm her fears, but it turns out to be fifteen years old. Ant and Bea are back with their most personal case yet.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 18 June 2020
Publisher: Sandstone Press Ltd

Bea's favorite customer, Julie, has been missing for weeks. Her abusive husband, Dave, claims she has left him, but Bea can't shake the feeling that something worse has happened. When a body is found, it seems to confirm her fears – until it comes out that the corpse is fifteen years old. Where is Julie? Who is the dead girl? And what was her connection to Bea's late father? Ant and Bea are back with their most personal case yet.

Bea's favorite customer, Julie, has been missing for weeks, causing her great concern. Her abusive husband, Dave, claims she has left him, but Bea cannot shake the feeling that something more sinister has occurred. Just when hope seems to fade, a body is discovered, raising hopes that Julie may be found alive. However, the shocking revelation emerges that the corpse is fifteen years old, throwing the investigation into a tailspin.

Bea is determined to uncover the truth, even as her own emotions threaten to overwhelm her. She delves deeper into Julie's past, trying to piece together the fragments of her life that may hold the key to her disappearance. As she digs deeper, Bea discovers a web of secrets and lies that stretches back years, involving her late father and a mysterious figure known as "The Stranger."

With the help of her partner, Ant, Bea uncovers a complex plot that involves a group of people who were once close to her family. They must navigate through a maze of deception and betrayal, using their skills and intuition to unravel the truth before it's too late. As they close in on the culprits, Bea realizes that the stakes have never been higher, and that she may be putting herself and her family in danger.

In a climactic confrontation, Bea and Ant face off against the mastermind behind Julie's disappearance. With the help of a few unexpected allies, they are able to bring the perpetrator to justice and finally bring closure to Julie's family.

Through this harrowing experience, Bea learns the true meaning of loyalty and the strength of her own determination. She realizes that sometimes, the hardest battles are fought within ourselves, and that we must be willing to confront our darkest fears to bring justice to those we love.

As the case comes to a close, Bea reflects on the lessons she has learned and the impact that Julie's disappearance has had on her life. She is grateful for the support of her friends and family, and for the opportunity to help bring closure to a family who has suffered so much.

In the end, Bea and Ant emerge victorious, and Julie is finally reunited with her family. The case may have been solved, but the memories and the impact of the investigation will remain with Bea for the rest of her life.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912240982