Synopsis

In the chaos and tragedy of September 11, 2001, failed Brighton resident Ronnie Wilson seizes a desperate opportunity to vanish and reinvent his life overseas. Five years later, the discovery of skeletal remains belonging to a woman in a Brighton storm drain reignites the cold case. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, a master of complex investigations, is drawn into a chilling enquiry that rapidly expands beyond local borders, revealing a tapestry of deceit and forgotten identities. As Grace meticulously uncovers the truth behind the remains, he finds himself in a heart-pounding race against time. A woman, unknowingly connected to Ronnie Wilson's past and the dark secrets he left behind, is now being relentlessly hunted through the labyrinthine streets and alleys of Brighton. Grace must decipher the clues and connect the seemingly disparate threads of a global conspiracy before another life is irrevocably lost, confronting the enduring echoes of a day that changed the world.

Critical Reception

"This gripping installment solidifies its place as a cornerstone of the critically acclaimed Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, praised for its intricate plotting and relentless tension."

Adaptations

The 'Roy Grace' series, including elements from this novel, has been adapted into a successful ITV television series titled 'Grace'.

Metadata

ISBN:9781250035097
Pages:597
Age Rating:16+

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