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2024: Camilla worries that there is a gunman near her daughter’s nursery. Then she finds out who the gunman is.
2024: Camilla worries that there is a gunman near her daughter’s nursery. Then she finds out who the gunman is.
It’s Camilla’s first day back at work, her daughter’s first day at nursery.
But husband Luke is nowhere to be seen. The only trace of him is an unfinished note. Camilla tries to put it out of her mind; there must be a rational explanation.
At work, there are welcomes back, and too many distractions.
Then it starts.
Breaking news: there’s a hostage situation developing in London.
The police arrive: Luke is caught up in it.
But he isn’t a hostage. Luke – doting father, successful writer, enthusiastic runner and eternal optimist – is the gunman.
London
The city of London forms the backdrop of this novel but it’s not a major player in the story. You do get to follow a hostage situation involving a nursery and small children, so it’s upsetting in parts as you can sadly imagine this happening in a large anon city.
Destination/Location: London Author: Gillian McAllister Departure: 2024
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