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The Winter Foundlings

Alice Quentin 3

Kate Rhodes author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Published:15th Jan '15

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In this chilling tale, Alice Quentin must confront a notorious child murderer to save a kidnapped girl, unraveling dark secrets along the way in The Winter Foundlings.

In The Winter Foundlings, readers are drawn into a gripping narrative that explores the dark recesses of a killer's mind. Psychologist Alice Quentin is confronted with her most daunting case yet when ten-year-old Ella Williams is abducted. Ella's innocence is starkly contrasted with the chilling reality of her situation. The abductor has a sinister pattern, returning the bodies of young girls dressed in white foundling dresses after holding them captive for weeks. This harrowing scenario sets the stage for a race against time, as Alice must navigate the complexities of fear and desperation to save Ella.

The connection to notorious child murderer Louis Kinsella looms large over the investigation. Locked away in a high-security hospital, Kinsella's past crimes cast a shadow over the present case. As Alice delves deeper, the question arises: is this a copycat killer, or is Kinsella orchestrating the horrors from behind bars? The psychological tension escalates as Alice attempts to forge a relationship with Kinsella, who is reluctant to reveal his secrets. Each moment spent in his presence is fraught with danger, and the clock is ticking.

The Winter Foundlings is a chilling exploration of the human psyche, delving into themes of fear, manipulation, and the lengths one will go to protect the innocent. As Alice races against time, readers will be captivated by the intricate plot and the psychological depth of the characters involved.

An enjoyably scary chiller * Sunday Mirror *
An exciting story, very well told * Literary Review *
One of the most absorbing books I've read in a long time. Alice Quentin is such a warm character - unique, yet very real. I loved the sense of menace too - perfectly thrilling. -- Mel Sherratt, author of Taunting the Dead
One of those books that leaves the reader wanting more. The life of each character is so vividly painted that even those in minor roles become intriguing, and the pace never slackens from the first page to the last. -- Rachel Abbott, author of Only the Innocent
Atmospheric and suspenseful * Publishers Weekly *
Fans of the first two books starring Quentin won't be disappointed; the mood is rife with fear and sexual tension as Quentin and Burns attempt to catch a child killer before he strikes again * Library Journal *
The suspense...will have nighttime readers pushing their bedtime well past reasonable limits * Booklist *
Kate Rhodes is the queen of atmospheric suspense. Her murder mysteries are extremely creepy and intriguing. * Gumshoe Reviews *

ISBN: 9781444738841

Dimensions: 157mm x 132mm x 25mm

Weight: 250g

368 pages