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"A fast-paced, exciting, missing persons thriller with a heart pounding twisty final third that I very much enjoyed. Katie Tallo is a big new talent." - New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKintyIn this edge-of-your-seat thriller - the follow-up to the international bestselling Dark August and Poison Lilies - Gus Monet and her daughter embark on a perilous road trip to find a missing person.When the love of her life disappeared on a camping trip, Gus Monet was devastated. Her daughter was only nine at the time, but young Bly still remembers the heartbreak vividly. Howard had been like a father to her. He was a journalist working on a story that took a dark and dangerous turn. The last time they saw him, he was going to meet a source he believed could blow the story wide open.
About the Author
Katie grew up in the suburbs of Ottawa, studied Film and English lit, married a bartender, had a daughter, and spent several decades writing screenplays and making films and TV shows. She still works in video production as a writer and director. In 2013, Katie's first crack at novel writing won her the top prize in a UK writing competition. Her publishing debut came in 2020 with the thriller Dark August which became an international bestseller and inspired a sequel, Poison Lilies. In the follow-up, Katie brings back her feisty female protagonist, Gus, and trusty canine side-kick Levi for another creepy cold case. Katie is currently writing the third instalment in the series.
