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: Paperback / softback
Length: 424 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 threatens to overwhelm Brennan, pushing him to a crossroads. He must decide whether to prioritize 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 encounters resistance from the family, who are determined to keep their secrets buried. But he is determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.

As the case unfolds, Brennan becomes increasingly aware of the danger he is in. He is faced with the choice between his career and his daughter's safety. But he is also determined to find justice for his daughter and the other victims of the family's crimes.

In the end, Brennan must confront the family head-on and expose their darkest secrets. He risks everything to hear his daughter's voice one last time and bring closure to the case. The story is a powerful exploration of grief, loss, and the lengths one would go to for the people they love.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 215 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780744307290
Edition number: Large Print