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The Blame

One of the best crime thrillers of 2023

Charlotte Langley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bedford Square Publishers

Published:15th Feb '24

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In The Blame, a detective's investigation into a murder leads to unexpected love and devastating betrayal, testing trust in profound ways.

In The Blame, Detective Erin Crane and her partner Tom Radley find themselves embroiled in a chilling murder investigation involving sixteen-year-old Sophie Madson. This case not only tests their professional skills but also puts their personal relationship under immense strain. As they delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding Sophie's death, their bond, which was once built on mutual trust and shared contempt for their superior, begins to unravel. The stakes rise when a shocking discovery brings to light Erin's biggest secret, complicating their dynamic in unexpected ways.

As the investigation progresses, Erin and Tom's relationship evolves into a passionate love affair, but the joy is short-lived. A shocking twist occurs when dashcam footage reveals Sophie entering Tom's car shortly before her untimely demise. Suddenly, Tom is thrust into the role of prime suspect, and Erin is faced with an agonizing dilemma. Her trust in Tom is tested, and the foundation of their partnership begins to crumble under the weight of suspicion and betrayal.

The Blame is a fresh and topical debut thriller that explores the intricacies of love, trust, and the moral complexities that arise when personal and professional lives collide. As Erin races against time to uncover the truth, she must confront the harsh realities of loyalty and the lengths to which one will go to protect those they care about.

'This absorbing mystery also takes a look at police conduct'

* Heat *

'The tension kept me swiftly turning the pages.' Nina Pottell, Prima

-- Nina Pottell * Prima *

'Fun as well as thoughtful, this will be gobbled up by fans of Cara Hunter and the like'

-- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph *

'This thriller is a read-in-one-gulp triumph'

-- Claire Frost * Fabulo

ISBN: 9781915798114

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320 pages