In Guilty Night
In Guilty Night by Alison G. Taylor, published by Penguin in 1997, is a mystery novel that delves into the complexities of a tragic event. The story begins on a freezing November night when 14-year-old Arwel Thomas, a victim of sexual abuse and fleeing from a children’s home, is discovered dead in a railway tunnel outside Bangor. The narrative follows DCI Michael McKenna and his team as they navigate the intricate relationships and power dynamics surrounding Arwel and his peers within the challenging environment of childcare institutions.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of ethical dilemmas and human struggles as the investigation unfolds. The book presents a world where appearances can be deceiving, and the consequences of greed and past actions loom large. With a focus on mystery and detective elements, this edition spans 285 pages and is written in English, offering a thought-provoking look into the darker aspects of society and the lives of those caught within it.
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On a freezing November night, 14-year-old Arwel Thomas, a victim of sexual abuse and on the run from a children’s home, is found dead in a railway tunnel outside Bangor. DCI Michael McKenna and his colleagues are drawn in to the relationships and power struggles surrounding Arwel and his peers in the claustrophobic world of childcare institutions where nothing and no one can be taken at face value, where ethical structures collapse in the face of expediency and greed, and where Elias ab Elis and his wife, blessed with worldly wealth, are cursed and impoverished by Elis’ dark past and their own.
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