AIDAN SAID. “We haven’t got a car. David dropped us here and drove on down the road.” But when they climbed the dunes, there were two cars at the roadside: a silver Vauxhall that must be DC Chappell’s and the Cavendishes’ red CR-V. They watched the helicopter lift off. The coastguard Land Rover r...
‘You sure?’ ‘Yes.’ Tom handed over the keys reluctantly. Millie had already installed herself in the front passenger seat. She was asserting her right not always to be relegated to the back row, just because she was younger. As he slid the car into gear, Nick felt surprisingly calm. No. Not calm....
‘What?’ ‘That we ought to follow it up. Pru’s hunch. Get in touch with this author guy. Find out for certain if Tamara’s there.’ ‘Would he tell us? She didn’t want even Millie to find her.’ ‘It’s worth a try.’ ‘Millie tried to get his number. He’s ex-directory.’ ‘He’s bound to have a website, isn...
Too strong. She felt imprisoned by it. There was a moment when she felt the pressure tighten. He released her just as suddenly. It left her feeling unbalanced. She hoped she was not going to faint. The woman with him bustled forward: frizzy hair, tied back in an effort to tame it, horn-rimmed spe...