The Dead Line
The Dead Line by Holly Watt, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc on June 10, 2021, is a 480-page work in English that follows investigative journalist Casey Benedict as she navigates a complex story with significant human implications. The narrative begins with a frantic message discovered in clothing manufactured for the British high street, prompting Casey and her team at the Post to uncover a major exposé involving the disappearance of girls linked to the fashion industry.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Casey’s investigation takes her from her London newsroom to various locations worldwide, delving into the lives of families affected by her findings. The book explores themes of espionage and suspense, highlighting the challenges of journalism in revealing uncomfortable truths. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of the intricate balance between personal and professional stakes in the pursuit of justice.
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A SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR
THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH
LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER AWARD
‘Vivid and packed with journalistic lore… Mixing pulsating derring-do with painstaking detective work’ Sunday Times
A Bangladeshi camp. A British ambassador. A Harley Street doctor.
Investigative journalist Casey Benedict is used to working on stories that will take her from the bottom to the top of society – stories with a huge human cost. And her latest case is no different.
A frantic message is found hidden in clothes manufactured for the British high street. They take the girls…
Casey and her team at the Post know they are on the brink of a major exposé but identifying the factories in which the clothes have been made is one challenge, following the trail of those taken is another.
Their attempts to find the girls will take Casey from her London newsroom across the world and into the very heart of families who will be destroyed if what she uncovers is ever revealed.
The Dead Line is the second book by Holly Watt featuring Casey Benedict.
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