The Village

The Harper family disappeared ten years ago, leaving their deserted cottage with the water running, television playing cartoons, and oven ready for baking. Naomi, a crime journalist, is obsessed with solving the case and buys Ivy Cottage, but Nighbrook isn't the village she expected. As she digs deeper, she discovers something dark at the heart of the rural idyll, and her investigation could be more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2022
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

From the acclaimed author of the DI Amy Winter series comes a gripping thriller that delves into the heart of a shocking disappearance and the intricate web of lies that have conspired to keep the truth buried for a decade.

Ten years ago, the Harper family vanished without a trace, leaving behind a deserted cottage that was eerily untouched. The water was still running, the television was playing cartoons, and the oven was preheated for baking. The doors were locked from the inside, creating a mysterious and unsettling atmosphere. Overnight, the peaceful village of Nighbrook became the center of attention, shrouded in the mystery of the decade.

Crime journalist Naomi, driven by an insatiable obsession, embarks on a mission to unravel the case and uncover the truth behind the Harper family's disappearance. As the historic Ivy Cottage finally goes up for sale, Naomi sees it as an opportunity to conduct an investigation like no other. However, she soon realizes that Nighbrook is not the idyllic village she had imagined.

Everyone in the village seems hesitant to engage with her, and no one is willing to provide answers to her questions. Naomi's unease grows as she delves deeper into the investigation, and she begins to suspect that the villagers are hiding a dark secret—something that threatens to put her own family in danger.

As she digs deeper into the past, Naomi uncovers a web of lies and deceit that stretches far beyond the Harper family's disappearance. The more she learns, the more she realizes that her investigation could be more dangerous than she ever imagined. She has unwittingly made her own family the next target, and the stakes have never been higher.

In this gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, the author takes readers on a thrilling journey through the depths of human nature and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. With each turn of the page, the tension mounts, and the reader is left wondering what will happen next. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is meticulously crafted, making for a compelling and unforgettable read.

Ultimately, "The Disappearance of the Harper Family" is a testament to the power of truth and the consequences of lying. It is a reminder that even in the quietest of villages, there are secrets that refuse to stay buried, and that sometimes, the truth can be more dangerous than anyone could have imagined.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 132 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542022224