The Photo Thief

Detective Dan Brennan returns to work after the death of his toddler and is assigned to investigate a socialite's fatal fall down her mansion's staircase. The victim's daughter alleges her mother was murdered, and the vintage photographs of past murder victims displayed on the mansion's walls provide her evidence. Brennan is compelled to listen to the reclusive teen's pleas and begins to investigate her mother's death and the disturbing secrets hidden in the house. As he delves deeper into the family's long, sordid history, he realizes he must make a choice: save his career or risk it all for the chance to hear his daughter's voice again.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Publisher: CamCat Publishing, LLC

Detective Dan Brennan, still grappling with the loss of his toddler, returns to the Philadelphia P.D. to investigate a tragic fall down a socialite's mansion staircase. Initially, it appears to be a straightforward case, but things take a surprising turn when the victim's daughter claims her mother was murdered. Her evidence? The dead. The vintage photographs of past murder victims displayed on the mansion's walls have convinced her of this truth.

Driven by a sense of obligation, Brennan begins to delve into his mother's death and the dark secrets hidden within the house. As he delves deeper, he discovers that each vintage photograph is linked to a quartet of cold cases with a chilling similarity. The wealthy family's long and sordid history poses a threat to Brennan's career, forcing him to make a difficult choice: save his career or risk it all to hear his daughter's voice once more.

Through his investigation, Brennan uncovers a web of lies and deceit that spans generations. He must navigate through a maze of treachery and betrayal, using his skills and intuition to piece together the truth. Along the way, he encounters unexpected allies and confronts powerful adversaries, all while trying to protect his daughter from the dangers that lurk within the mansion.

In the end, Brennan must confront his own demons and make a sacrifice that will change his life forever. He discovers the true meaning of sacrifice and the power of forgiveness, and he is able to hear his daughter's voice once more. The case is closed, but the legacy of the wealthy family's dark secrets continues to haunt them.

This gripping tale of mystery, suspense, and redemption is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the lengths we will go to protect those we love. It is a reminder that sometimes, the dead can speak, and that the truth is hidden in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 147 x 223 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780744307221