Queensland Homicide Detective Sergeant Adelaide Alans is tasked with investigating the suspicious death of local counsellor and friend, Lena Neet. Sarcastic, witty and fiercely devoted to his wife, Adelaide is drawn into the world of domestic abuse, domestic violence and coercive control, uncovering a web of secrets in the clues that were left for him, as he fights to prove that Lena's death was not a suicide. Failing to solve this case not only means failing his friend, but also the victims who have already been silenced. worthless is a mix of humour, true-life suspense, and unflinching explorations of domestic abuse and coercive control. Different to anything out there, its fresh, raw and real-life recount of abuse is balanced by a classic true-blue Aussie Detective. Carefully delving into taboo topics, it teaches lessons of survival and strengthens the voices of survivors and victims, leaving you laughing, crying and learning all at once. worthless is book one of the highly anticipated Seven Deadly Signs series.
