For years, the Moore Asylum housed the forgotten children of Brooklyn Bay. But now, a man is found murdered in the derelict building, strapped to a steel trolley, launching a heart-racing investigation forĀ Detective Lucy Harwin.
Lucy quickly discovers the victim was once a Moore Asylum doctor, and when a woman also linked to the home is killed on her doorstep, Lucy knows she must dig into its history. What dark secrets lie within the asylumās walls ā what was the scandal leading to its closure thirty years ago?
With her own demons to fight, Lucy starts to uncover the heartbreaking tale of the Moore Asylum children, and begins to wonder: who will be the next victim?
A gripping serial killer thriller that will chill readers of MJ Arlidge, Angela Marsons and Rachel Abbott to the bone.Ā
Previously published asĀ The Lost Children
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āI really enjoyed this book, the writing is engaging, honest and believableā¦I devoured itĀ over 2 evenings andĀ I stayed up until WAY past my bedtimeĀ on the first night becauseĀ I didn't want to put it down!āĀ Urban Sapphire
āWhat a book! I really enjoyed reading thisā¦What better place to set a chiller thriller than an old asylum full of atmosphere and old ghosts? If only the walls could tell stories and in this case, they do.āĀ Mrs Bloggs Books
āThere are many different and unusual twists and turns throughout the story thatĀ keeps the reader totally grippedā¦Well worth the 5 stars.āĀ All Things Books
āA mesmerising storyā¦If you likeĀ LJ Ross, Mark Billingham, and Jo Nesbo, youāll love this.āĀ Avid Reviewer
āThisĀ crime thriller stands out from many of the others on the shelves todayĀ ā¦I loved the story. I loved the characters. I loved the setting. I loved the fact that it was written by somebody who works in the police, so all of the phrases and techniques are current and accurateāĀ Nigel Adamsā Book Worm
āThe character is believable and the storyline is dynamite.Ā Iām very much looking forward to the next instalment.āĀ For the Love of Books
āThe story was gripping and IĀ ended the book needing more! I canāt wait to read what is Lucy up to next. I would definitely recommend this book if you like police series.āĀ Bookneeders
āThe book was wonderfully paced, the characters are introduced as the plot moves along so youāreĀ straight into the action from the beginningā¦ Would I recommend it?Ā Absolutely yes.āĀ Sarah Withers Blog
āI loved this book - I canāt wait for the next one in the series.Ā I enjoyed the story, I loved the characters, it was interesting and it kept me engaged all the way through the book.Ā I couldn't put it down.āĀ Bonnieās Book Talk
āFans of thrillers will be very happy with this story. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out and will continue to follow Detective Lucy around on her adventures.āĀ Where The Reader Grows
Praise for Helen Phifer:
āLoved this book so much...Itās a fast paced thriller with plenty of twists in the plot, that keeps you guessing to the end...I would give it 10 stars if I could.ā Goodreads reviewer
āAMAZING bookā¦really pulls you in with every pageā¦this is a MUST READ.ā Goodreads reviewer
āKept me hooked all the way throughā¦An explosive storyline and really likeable characters provide a great read andĀ I can't recommend this book highly enough.ā Goodreads reviewer
āIt hadĀ a major plot twist towards the end which I seriously did not see comingā¦I highly recommend this book,Ā if I could give it more than 5 stars I would!āĀ Stardust Book Reviews