The Father

Synopsis

What you don’t know can hurt you.

Thirty years ago Anthony Mailer was a seven-year-old boy trapped in Dr Galbraith’s basement. Now he’s a journalist, a husband and a father. But no matter how far he’s come, at times he’s still that scared little boy.

In order to save his marriage, he has to stop hiding from what happened and deal with it once and for all.

But digging into the past holds dangers Anthony never imagined . . .

A note from the author: While fictional, this book was inspired by true events. It draws on the author’s experiences as a police officer and child protection social worker. The story contains content that some readers may find upsetting. It is dedicated to survivors everywhere.

The Castle Beach Murders is published by leading independent publisher of crime and thriller fiction Boldwood.

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Reviews

‘Poignant, heartbreaking and well written, this is a novel that will remain with me for a long time to come.’
Liz Mistry – bestselling author

‘The Father is a frightening book that lures us into darkness where monsters live.’
Billy Hayes – bestselling author of Midnight Express

‘A harrowing and unsettling story that readers won’t be able to put down!’
By The Letter Book Reviews

‘One to really get your pulse racing..’
Ross Greenwood – bestselling author

‘Dark, disturbing an brilliant.’
Diane Wilkinson – bestselling author

‘An emotional roller coaster … I couldn’t stop reading until I reached the end.’
McGarvey Black – bestselling author

‘The chill is tangible’
Owen Mullen – bestselling author

‘An outstanding piece of work by a truly masterful storyteller’
Anita Waller – bestselling author

‘A dark and devastating story that grips you from the very first page’
T. J. Emerson – bestselling author