Staincliffe, Cath

Quiet Acts of Violence

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ISBN 13:
9781472132093
author:
Staincliffe, Cath
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Constable
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.4 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Crime, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£6.33

Description

A dead baby. A missing mother. In this gripping novel, Cath Staincliffe explores the complex web of relationships and secrets that bind families together. When detectives Donna Bell and Jade Bradshaw investigate a shocking crime in their community, they uncover a tangled network of lies and obstruction. As they delve deeper into the case, they must navigate the harsh realities of poverty and austerity that have taken a devastating toll on the area. Meanwhile, one of the detectives' own lives is about to be turned upside down by a stranger who crashes into her world. With its compassionate and humane portrayal of a community living on the edge, Quiet Acts of Violence is a thought-provoking and unflinching exploration of family, betrayal, and justice. Cath Staincliffe's writing is marked by its sensitivity, intelligence, and authenticity, making this novel a compelling read for fans of crime fiction.

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