Blood Money
Blood Money by Chris Collett, published by Little, Brown on May 1, 2008, is a mystery novel that follows DI Tom Mariner as he is thrust into a high-profile case involving the abduction of six-week-old Jessica Klinnemann from a local day nursery. Initially intended to take a break, Mariner’s leave is canceled as he investigates what appears to be a random kidnapping. However, as the case unfolds, it becomes evident that the abduction is part of a meticulously planned operation linked to the baby’s father’s workplace, a scientific research company targeted by animal rights activists.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of the investigation, revealing layers of motive and intrigue. As Mariner navigates the challenges of the case, including a shocking turn of events involving a crèche worker’s death, the story explores themes of crime and the impact of activism. This edition contains 272 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed exploration of the mystery genre.
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DI Tom Mariner is about to take a well-earned break when six-week-old Jessica Klinnemann is abducted from the crÿche at a local day nursery. His leave cancelled, Mariner becomes the lead on the highly public case. But what at first appears to be a random kidnap gradually begins to look like a meticulously planned operation. The motive remains unclear, until Mariner discovers that the baby’s father works for a scientific research company that has long been the target of animal rights activists.
Two days later when the incident comes to an astonishing conclusion, a crude note seems to confirm that that animal rights protesters were behind the scare. But when one of the crÿche workers is killed in a hit and run, the case is blown wide open…
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