The Father: The completely gripping crime thriller from John Nicholl

What you dont know can hurt you.

Thirty years ago Anthony Mailer was a seven-year-old boy trapped in Dr Galbraiths basement. Now hes a journalist, a husband and a father. But no matter how far hes come, at times hes 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 authors 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.

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What people are saying about The Father:

'The chill is tangible' Owen Mullen

'Dark, disturbing, and brilliant. Kept me up all night!' Diana Wilkinson

'A frightening book that lures us into the darkness where monsters live. John Nicholl's knowledge of this world from his years of police work makes his characters ring true' Billy Hayes

'An emotional roller coaster...I couldn't stop reading until I reached the end' McGarvey Black

'Dark and disturbing. One to really get your pulse racing. This is a story you won't forget' Ross Greenwood

An outstanding piece of work by a truly masterful storyteller Anita Waller
'Disturbing and gripping . . . John Nicholls experience of police and child protection work adds truth and reality to Anthonys search for closure' Phil Rowlands