A Savage Hunger (Paula Maguire 4)

In this gripping installment, Paula Maguire faces the challenge of finding a missing girl and a stolen relic, uncovering dark secrets along the way.

In A Savage Hunger (Paula Maguire 4), forensic psychologist Paula Maguire is summoned to unravel a perplexing case involving a missing girl and the theft of a sacred relic. Alice Morgan, a twenty-two-year-old student, has vanished without a trace from a remote religious shrine in Ballyterrin, leaving behind only bloodstains on the altar. This high-profile investigation intensifies as Alice is the daughter of a prominent figure in the Home Office, raising the stakes for Paula. With no body to confirm her death, the pressure mounts, forcing Paula to put her personal life on hold, including her upcoming marriage, to uncover the truth behind Alice's disappearance.

As Paula delves deeper into the case, she discovers unsettling connections to a decades-old murder, suggesting that the current investigation may be more complicated than it appears. The sweltering summer heat exacerbates tensions, and Paula must navigate through a web of vengeance and hidden motives. The story intricately weaves themes of history and current social issues, offering readers a glimpse into the troubles that have long affected Northern Ireland. With each twist and turn, the narrative builds suspense, leading to an explosive climax that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.

A Savage Hunger not only captivates with its thrilling plot but also resonates with its exploration of human emotions and the consequences of past actions. As Paula races against time to find Alice, the novel poses a haunting question: in the quest for justice, who truly becomes the hunter and who the hunted?