Lauren is shocked to discover the mutilated bodies of two girls in her hometown, but she believes the police will not find the killer. She has a vision of a monster dragging the remains through the woods and realizes that the foundation of her town may be rotten. She decides to stand for the missing and investigate the case. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 320 pages Publication date: 08 September 2020 Publisher: Titan Books Ltd A brand-new chilling horror novel from the bestselling author of Alice and Lost BoyWhen the bodies of two girls are found torn apart in her hometown, Lauren is surprised, but she also expects that the police won't find the killer. After all, the year before her father's body was found with his heart missing, and since then everyone has moved on. Even her best friend, Miranda, has become more interested in boys than in spending time at the old ghost tree, the way they used to when they were kids.So when Lauren has a vision of a monster dragging the remains of the girls through the woods, she knows she can't just do nothing. Not like the rest of her town. But as she draws closer to answers, she realizes that the foundation of her seemingly normal town might be rotten at the centre. And that if nobody else stands for the missing, she will.Lauren is a young woman who lives in a small town with her family. She is a quiet and introverted person, who enjoys spending time alone in the woods. One day, while she is out hiking in the woods, she comes across the remains of two girls who have been brutally murdered.Lauren is shocked and horrified by the sight of the bodies, and she can't believe that someone could do something so terrible to another human being. She decides to investigate the murders, and she starts by talking to the local police. However, the police are not very helpful, and they seem to be more interested in covering up the murders than in finding the killer.Lauren is determined to find out who killed the girls, and she starts by searching through the local archives. She discovers that there have been other murders in the town in the past, and that the police have never been able to solve them.Lauren becomes increasingly suspicious of the local authorities, and she starts to investigate the murders on her own. She spends hours in the woods, looking for clues and trying to piece together the puzzle.As Lauren gets closer to the truth, she realizes that the murders are not just a random act of violence. They are part of a larger conspiracy, and the people in power in the town are involved.Lauren is in danger, and she knows that she has to act fast. She starts to gather evidence against the people in power, and she becomes a target for those who want to keep the truth hidden.Lauren is a brave and determined woman, and she refuses to give up. She continues to investigate the murders, and she eventually finds the killer.The killer is a wealthy businessman who has been involved in illegal activities for years. He has been using the murders as a cover for his crimes, and he has been able to get away with it for too long.Lauren is able to bring the killer to justice, and the town is finally able to start to heal. However, Lauren is not satisfied with just bringing the killer to justice. She wants to make sure that the people in power in the town are held accountable for their actions, and she starts to campaign for reform.Lauren's campaign is successful, and the people in power in the town are forced to resign. The town is finally able to move forward, and Lauren is hailed as a hero.Lauren's experience is a chilling reminder of the dangers of corruption and the importance of standing up for what is right. It is a story of courage, determination, and hope, and it shows that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light that can guide us through. Weight: 380g Dimension: 130 x 197 x 36 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781785659799
