4 November 2025.
ISBN: 978-1-91077951-4 (PB)
I didn’t kill her, I swear.
Mick
Raglan’s voice betrayed anger, desperation and extreme ill-health. P.I. Doug
Mullen nodded but said nothing. He is still wondering ‘why me’. Then he realised, Raglan’s nurse knows his
partner Becca Baines, also a nurse, and all becomes clear.
Raglan had served 15 years in prison for the murder of Layla Lark, and is now dying of cancer, all he wants is his name cleared so that his daughter doesn’t have to live the rest of her life thinking her dad was a killer.
Although reluctant to take on the case, Doug knows the money will be useful now that Becca is pregnant, and so he, Becca and their dog Rex head for Bude, the scene of the crime. Within a short time, they become aware that the agency woman looking after the house where they are staying is Roxanne, mother of Layla.
It quickly becomes apparent that Doug’s presence in Bude is not wanted. Mick Raglan is hated, and no one wants the past resurrected. But Doug having agreed to look into Raglan’s case feels compelled to continue. Then he is set upon by three men wearing balaclava’s who use him as a punch bag.
While his investigations don’t bring him any clarity as to the truth of Layla’s murder, Doug doggedly continues to pursue any lead that he can connect with.
This is a fascinating book, as our intrepid hero continues to interview everyone who at any time knew Raglan. While the list grows, Doug encounters many people that knew both Raglan and Layla. He consequently logs up many questions but fewer answers.
A tantalising and truly compelling read as Doug continued
to try to piece together just what did happen on the night of Layla’s death. A
gripping mystery that I heartily recommend.
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Reviewer:
Lizzie Sirett
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