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Damaged Goods

Helen Black author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:31st Aug '12

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A daughter accused of murder. And unable to defend herself… A dark, gritty thriller, perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane.

When a prostitute is found butchered on a notorious Luton council estate, the finger is immediately pointed. The prime suspect? Her 14-year-old daughter, Kelsey.

But Kelsey is unable to defend herself. After an attempt to take her own life, Kelsey has been left horrifically scarred and mute – unable to even utter the words ‘not guilty’.

It’s down to Lilly Valentine – a tough-talking Yorkshire lawyer – to prove Kelsey’s innocence. Prostitution, paedophilia, drugs and blackmail: Lily must put her own life at risk to save a silent, terrified child and find the real killer…

‘Terrific! A great read.’ Jessie Keane

‘A dark and gripping read that will have you on the edge of your seat … this terrific debut novel is full of intrigue and a real page-tuner.’ Closer Magazine

‘A fantastic first novel.’ Jane Elliott, author of THE LITTLE PRISONER

ISBN: 9780007502806

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 29mm

Weight: 330g

464 pages