While Sleeping

There is an unwelcome guest living in Julia Rodriguez's house, and a serial killer is obsessed with skin and Polaroid pictures in Ohio.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 339 pages
\n Publication date: 25 May 2021
\n Publisher: Cranthorpe Millner Publishers
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You never know who's living in your house. I see you. You're casually naming your family members, mentally ticking them off one by one. I want to stop you right there. I want to ask... who's the person living in your house that you don't know about?

I hear you scoff. See you shake your head. But think about it. Really think about it. What lies behind the giant grate in the wall of your kitchen? When was the last time you were in the attic? And how many of your waking hours are spent at home?

Unbeknownst to Julia Rodriguez, there is an unwelcome guest living in the house that she has recently moved into. Her new position as an assistant curator for a community youth foundation has brought her face-to-face with a group of girls rescued from a New York sex ring. Under a watchful eye, she struggles to face the horrors of her past and chart a new path forward. As she helps these girls move on with their lives, she just might find the courage to help herself.

In Ohio, a dwindling task force tracks a serial killer. John Sagan, a decorated agent with the Ohio Bureau of Investigation, has lost his family and just about his career, trying to make headway on a case that only moves when there is another murder. The killer is obsessed with skin and Polaroid pictures, leaving his victims scarred with intricate carvings of fairytale themes.

As the task force closes in on the killer, they discover a shocking connection between him and Julia Rodriguez. The girls rescued from the sex ring were all victims of the same serial killer, who had been operating in the area for years. Julia's past is intertwined with the killer's, and she must confront her own demons to stop him.

In a final confrontation, Julia Rodriguez and John Sagan face off against the serial killer. With the help of the task force, they are able to apprehend him and bring him to justice. Julia Rodriguez is able to move on with her life, finally confronting the horrors of her past and finding the strength to help others. John Sagan is able to redeem himself and find closure in his career, knowing that he has helped to bring a dangerous serial killer to justice.

The story of Julia Rodriguez and John Sagan serves as a reminder that we never know what lies behind the doors of our own homes. It reminds us to be vigilant and aware of our surroundings, and to be willing to confront our own demons if we are to overcome the challenges that life throws our way. It is a story of hope and resilience, of the power of human connection and the strength of the human spirit.

\n Weight: 320g\n
Dimension: 132 x 196 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781912964697\n \n