The Delegate

Charlotte Peterson is a vicious serial killer who escaped to a murderous New York rampage. She needs a Delegate to complete the job, but Annie, Harry's wife, develops a growing inner confidence and two powerful women begin mentally circling one another. Charlotte starts to feel uneasy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Charlotte Peterson, a former Cumbrian G.P., is a ruthless serial killer serving a life sentence at Rampton High Security Hospital. Six months ago, a sycophantic inmate with Mafia family connections helped her escape to a violent rampage in New York, but she only managed to kill one of her remaining enemies. Now, she needs an outside agent to finish the job – a Delegate.

After being recaptured by D.C.I. Harry Longbridge and D.I. Fran Taylor while flying to the U.S., Charlotte manipulates a vulnerable woman with severe historical mental health challenges of her own. The cherry on top for Charlotte is that the woman is none other than Harry's wife, Annie. It feels incredibly satisfying.

However, despite initially going along with it, believing it will help with her own 'List, Annie begins to gain confidence and two powerful women start mentally circling each other. As Annie secretly pursues her own plans, the Zandinis become more prominent in various ways, causing Charlotte to feel uneasy.

As the story unfolds, Charlotte's motives and intentions become increasingly unclear, and the reader is left wondering what she will do next to achieve her goals. The tension and suspense build as Annie and Charlotte's paths cross, and the consequences of their actions could be catastrophic for everyone involved.

In conclusion, "The Delegate" is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark depths of human nature and the lengths people will go to achieve their goals. Charlotte Peterson is a fascinating and complex character, and the story is filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end.

Weight: 424g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803135687