Lifeblood
Lifeblood by Natasha Cooper, published by Simon & Schuster in 2010, is a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of crime and psychological assessment. This edition spans 321 pages and is presented in English. The story follows forensic psychologist Karen Taylor as she assesses parolees for a Ministry of Justice project, focusing on Randall Greer, a violent serial rapist. When Greer goes missing after breaching his parole, Karen takes it upon herself to warn DCI Charlie Trench, who was involved in Greer’s previous arrest.
Readers will find a tense exploration of the consequences of past traumas and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their new lives. As Karen investigates, she uncovers a series of murders linked to Greer’s trial, raising questions about whether the rapist has escalated to murder or if someone else is orchestrating these events. The narrative intertwines themes of suspense and crime, offering insights into the psychological dimensions of both the victims and the perpetrators.
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Six months on from the events in NO ESCAPE, forensic psychologist Karen Taylor is busy assessing prisoners out on parole for a Ministry of Justice project designed to predict which of them will re-offend. One of them is Randall Greer, a violent serial rapist, whose last offence took place on the Isle of Wight. Karen is sure he will attack again – and that this time he will probably kill. So when Randall breaks the terms of his parole and goes missing, Karen breaks all the rules. She returns to the Isle of Wight to warn DCI Charlie Trench, because he was involved in Greer’s arrest and subsequent trial for the rape of Lizzie Fane. Randall had threatened to kill Lizzie if she gave evidence against him.
Lizzie Fane has secretly reinvented herself as Lisa Raithe, and is enjoying a burgeoning career as a successful artist. She’s settled into an attractive village well away from the Island – and has tentatively started dating again. As Lisa, she has everything going for her. Until she hears that Randall is out, and on the loose. She has stoically rebuilt her shattered life – how far will she go to protect it? Soon people who gave evidence at Randall’s trial are found murdered. Has the rapist now turned killer, as Karen predicted? Has Lizzie herself turned avenging angel? Or, as Karen starts to suspect, is someone else pulling the strings?
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