Staincliffe, Cath
Quiet Acts of Violence
- 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
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.