Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here by Nicola Monaghan, published by Oldcastle Books on July 26, 2023, is a 320-page work of fiction that delves into the complexities of truth and memory. The story follows former police officer and DNA expert Dr. Sian Love, who has transitioned to running her own detective agency. Her routine life is disrupted when a teenage girl claims to be Courtney Johnson, a child missing for over fifteen years, yet refuses to undergo a DNA test. This unexpected encounter compels Sian to utilize her undercover skills from her police days to investigate the case further.
Readers will find an intricate narrative that explores themes of mystery and crime, particularly through the lens of women sleuths. As Sian navigates the challenges of her investigation, she confronts the potential dangers of uncovering the truth about the past. The book presents a layered crime thriller experience, appealing to those interested in detective stories and the psychological implications of unresolved cases. With its engaging premise, Wish You Were Here invites readers to ponder the consequences of revisiting long-buried secrets.
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DNA doesn’t lie. But what if the truth is dangerous? Former police officer and DNA expert Dr Sian Love has settled into running her own detective agency and cohabiting with her partner, Kris. Her life is thrown into chaos once again when a teenage girl shows up at her office, claiming to be Courtney Johnson – a child who went missing in Nottingham over fifteen years ago – but refusing to allow Sian to test her DNA. Wary but intrigued, Sian reluctantly revives the undercover skills she learned in her days in the police force and begins investigating. But revisiting the past has consequences… Wish You Were Here is an intriguing, multi-layered crime thriller, perfect for fans of Kate Atkinson’s Case Histories and British crime dramas The Bay and Unforgotten.
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