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Silent Betrayal
When Jane Flannagan-Smythe, the devoted wife of ambitious and ruthless MP Richard Flannagan-Smythe, vanishes without warning, the silence is deafening. A government-enforced press blackout shrouds her disappearance, intensifying the stakes and leaving even those closest to her in the dark.
Detective Inspector Andrea Statham and Detective Sergeant Lee McCann are assigned to the case. Locating Jane is their top priority, but time is running out. With each passing day, the concern for her safety intensifies. As the investigation deepens, disturbing truths a forbidden affair, ruthless ambition, dangerous alliances, and broken promises.
Cracks begin to form in Richard’s carefully constructed world, raising unsettling questions. Did Jane disappear willingly? Or has she become a pawn in a far more sinister game?
As the detectives race against time, the truth remains tangled in a web of betrayal, manipulation, and desperation. With each passing moment, the stakes soar, and one thing becomes clear—no one will escape unscathed.
A taut and chilling exploration of power, loyalty, and the dark lengths one will go to secure it.
Detective Inspector Andrea Statham and Detective Sergeant Lee McCann are assigned to the case. Locating Jane is their top priority, but time is running out. With each passing day, the concern for her safety intensifies. As the investigation deepens, disturbing truths a forbidden affair, ruthless ambition, dangerous alliances, and broken promises.
Cracks begin to form in Richard’s carefully constructed world, raising unsettling questions. Did Jane disappear willingly? Or has she become a pawn in a far more sinister game?
As the detectives race against time, the truth remains tangled in a web of betrayal, manipulation, and desperation. With each passing moment, the stakes soar, and one thing becomes clear—no one will escape unscathed.
A taut and chilling exploration of power, loyalty, and the dark lengths one will go to secure it.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2025
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About the author
C.J. Wood
4 books8 followersCJ Wood, the writer of the popular crime fiction trilogy; County Lines continues to captivate readers with his talent for crafting compelling, page turning, crime fiction narratives.
What sets CJ Wood’s books apart is their remarkable ability to infuse the pages with a profound sense of real-life authenticity. Drawing from his extensive background in the Armed Forces and law enforcement, CJ Wood possesses a wealth of experience in the intricacies of crime investigation and enforcement. These rich experiences permeate his writing, lending an unparalleled depth and authenticity to the stories he weaves.
As readers delve into CJ Wood’s works, they are transported into a world of crime and investigation that feels undeniably genuine. With the County Lines trilogy, CJ Wood continues to prove himself as a master storyteller in the crime thriller genre, and his books promise an immersive and thrilling reading experience for all who venture into his page turning novels.h of experience in the intricacies of crime investigation and enforcement. These rich experiences permeate his writing, lending an unparalleled depth and authenticity to the stories he weaves.
As readers delve into CJ Wood’s works, they are transported into a world of crime and investigation that feels undeniably genuine. With ‘Critical Lines,’ CJ Wood continues to prove himself as a master storyteller in the crime thriller genre, and his books promise an immersive and thrilling reading experience for all who venture into his page turning novels.
What sets CJ Wood’s books apart is their remarkable ability to infuse the pages with a profound sense of real-life authenticity. Drawing from his extensive background in the Armed Forces and law enforcement, CJ Wood possesses a wealth of experience in the intricacies of crime investigation and enforcement. These rich experiences permeate his writing, lending an unparalleled depth and authenticity to the stories he weaves.
As readers delve into CJ Wood’s works, they are transported into a world of crime and investigation that feels undeniably genuine. With the County Lines trilogy, CJ Wood continues to prove himself as a master storyteller in the crime thriller genre, and his books promise an immersive and thrilling reading experience for all who venture into his page turning novels.h of experience in the intricacies of crime investigation and enforcement. These rich experiences permeate his writing, lending an unparalleled depth and authenticity to the stories he weaves.
As readers delve into CJ Wood’s works, they are transported into a world of crime and investigation that feels undeniably genuine. With ‘Critical Lines,’ CJ Wood continues to prove himself as a master storyteller in the crime thriller genre, and his books promise an immersive and thrilling reading experience for all who venture into his page turning novels.
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March 3, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable thriller with a dubious self serving MP, contract killers , kidnap, a wronged wife, devious government whips and Manchester police.All in all a really good read.
March 22, 2025
Brilliant read. Kept me on the edge of my seat. A great insight into all sides of the story.
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