Sting of Death: Secrets and lies in a sinister countryside

Karen Slocombe is visited by her cousin Penn, who asks for her husband Drew's help in tracking down a missing relative, Justine. Detective Den Cooper joins Drew as the case takes a sinister turn when a small child is also missing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2019
Publisher: Allison & Busby

One glorious summer's afternoon, Karen Slocombe is visited by her cousin Penn, who unexpectedly asks for her husband Drew's help in tracking down a missing relative, Justine. But why has Penn come to him, and why is she reluctant to get the police involved? Justine's mother, Roma Millan, an avid beekeeper, is not interested in the whereabouts of her daughter, but her husband Laurie senses a troubled history between mother and daughter. Detective Den Cooper joins Drew as the case takes a sinister turn when it is discovered that a small child is also missing. But can the tangle of secrets and lies be unravelled before somebody gets hurt?

Karen Slocombe was surprised when her cousin Penn showed up at her door on a hot summer's afternoon. Penn had come seeking her husband Drew's assistance in locating a missing relative, Justine. Karen was curious about why Penn had turned to Drew and why Justine was hesitant to involve the police.

Roma Millan, Justine's mother, was an avid beekeeper and seemed disinterested in her daughter's whereabouts. However, her husband Laurie sensed a troubled history between mother and daughter. Detective Den Cooper joined Drew in investigating the case, which took a sinister turn when they discovered that a small child was also missing.

As the investigation progressed, Karen and Drew began to uncover a web of secrets and lies that seemed to connect everyone involved. They discovered that Justine had been living with her grandmother, Roma, for some time and that Roma had been hiding a dark secret. They also learned that Roma had been involved in a mysterious accident that had claimed the life of a young child.

As the case continued to unfold, tensions rose and danger lurked around every corner. Karen and Drew were determined to find the truth and bring the perpetrator to justice, but they soon realized that they were up against a powerful and dangerous force. They were forced to navigate a complex web of lies and deceit, and they were not sure who they could trust.

In the end, Karen and Drew were able to unravel the mystery and bring the perpetrator to justice. They learned that Justine had been kidnapped by a former friend of Roma's who had been obsessed with her for years. The child had been kept in a hidden location, and the perpetrator had been using threats and violence to keep Justine under his control.

Karen and Drew were relieved that Justine was safe and that the perpetrator had been brought to justice. However, they were also left with a sense of sadness and anger over the events that had taken place. They knew that Justine had been through a terrible ordeal and that her mother had been complicit in her disappearance.

The case had a profound impact on Karen and Drew's relationship, and they were forced to confront the demons of their past. They realized that they had been hiding secrets from each other for years and that their marriage had been built on a foundation of lies and deceit.

In the aftermath of the case, Karen and Drew worked to rebuild their relationship and to find healing. They sought therapy and support from their friends and family, and they worked to rebuild the trust that had been lost.

Through their struggles, Karen and Drew learned the importance of honesty, transparency, and communication. They realized that their relationship was worth fighting for and that they could overcome any obstacle that came their way way.

In the end, Karen and Drew emerged from the case stronger and more resilient than ever before. They had learned the true meaning of love, forgiveness, and the power of resilience. They knew that they would never forget the lessons that they had learned and that they would always be there for each other, no matter what.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749025816