The Father
The Galbraith Series (Book 3)
- Author John Nicholl
- Narrator Jake Urry
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 20 September 2022
- Run Time 7 hours and 44 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Category fiction, Crime and mystery fiction, Family life fiction, Fiction: mashup, Fiction: narrative themes, Modern and contemporary fiction, Psychological thriller, Thriller / suspense fiction, True crime, True stories of survival of abuse and injustice.
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What to expect
A completely gripping crime thriller that will have you hooked, from UK Top 20 bestselling author John Nicholl!
'A dark and devastating story that grips you from the very first page' T. J. Emerson, author of The Perfect Holiday.
What you don’t know can hurt you.
Thirty years ago Anthony Mailer was a seven-year-old boy trapped in Dr Galbraith’s basement. Now he’s a journalist, a husband and a father. But no matter how far he’s come, at times he’s 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 author’s 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.
Get ready to be gripping onto your seat during this twisty, dark thriller. If you loved The Housemaid, The Girl on the Train, and The Couple at No.9 you'll love The Father.
Praise for 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 Nicholl’s experience of police and child protection work adds truth and reality to Anthony’s search for closure' Phil Rowlands
| Author | John Nicholl |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Jake Urry |
| Series | The Galbraith Series |
| Duration | 7 hours and 44 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781804263617 |
| Format | x-book® |
| Publisher | Boldwood Books |
| Genre | Category fiction, Crime and mystery fiction, Family life fiction, Fiction: mashup, Fiction: narrative themes, Modern and contemporary fiction, Psychological thriller, Thriller / suspense fiction, True crime, True stories of survival of abuse and injustice |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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