The Father

<h2>A completely gripping crime thriller that will have you hooked from UK Top 50 bestselling author of <em>The Bride</em></h2> <p><strong>A dark and devastating story that grips you from the very first page' <em>T. J. Emerson author of The Perfect Holiday</em>.</strong></p> <p><strong>What you don't know can hurt you.</strong></p> <p>Thirty years ago Anthony Mailer was a seven-year-old boy trapped in Dr Galbraith's basement. Now he's a journalist a husband and a father. But no matter how far he's come at times he's still that scared little boy.</p> <p>In order to save his marriage he has to stop hiding from what happened and deal with it once and for all.</p> <p>But digging into the past holds dangers Anthony never imagined . . .</p> <p><strong>A note from the author</strong>: While fictional this book was inspired by true events. It draws on the author's experiences as a police officer and child protection social worker. The story contains content that some readers may find upsetting. It is dedicated to survivors everywhere.</p> <p><strong>Get ready to be gripping onto your seat during this twisty dark thriller. If you loved <em>The Housemaid</em> <em>The Girl on the Train</em> and <em>The Couple at No.9</em> you'll love <em>The Father</em>.</strong></p> <p><strong>Praise for <em>The Father</em>:</strong></p> <p><strong>The chill is tangible</strong> <em>Owen Mullen</em></p> <p><strong>Dark disturbing and brilliant</strong>. Kept me up all night!' <em>Diana Wilkinson</em></p> <p>A frightening book that lures us into the darkness where monsters live. <strong>John Nicholl's knowledge of this world from his years of police work makes his characters ring true</strong> <em>Billy Hayes</em></p> <p><strong>An emotional roller coaster...</strong> I couldn't stop reading until I reached the end' <em>McGarvey Black</em></p> <p>Dark and disturbing. One to really get your pulse racing. <strong>This is a story you won't forget</strong> <em>Ross Greenwood</em></p> <p>An outstanding piece of work by <strong>a truly masterful storyteller</strong> <em>Anita Waller</em></p> <p>Disturbing and gripping . . . <strong>John Nicholl's experience of police and child protection work adds truth and reality to Anthony's search for closure</strong> <em>Phil Rowlands</em></p>