Grief and family consequences
James and Moira are searching for the truth about their father’s death, while James is described as having lost his heart.
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Ridley Pearson - Author
A dark detective adventure centred on a family trying to understand a father’s disturbing death. Secrets, a secretive group and a valuable jewel drive the investigation, while strained partnerships and personal losses deepen the stakes.
At the thrilling conclusion to book one, we left off with James and Moira s father dying horribly and unexpectedly. Now the search is on to find out what really happened to their father. Did he fall or was he pushed? Sherlock, James, and Moira reluctantly partner up, trusting no one, not even each other, as they uncover a secret sect, a rare jewel, and a sordid history. Blood is spilled, trusts broken, and friendships lost in this story of how one simple mistake cost Father his life and James his heart, and sent the Moriartys spiraling ever downward.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA dark detective adventure centred on a family trying to understand a father’s disturbing death. Secrets, a secretive group and a valuable jewel drive the investigation, while strained partnerships and personal losses deepen the stakes.
James and Moira are searching for the truth about their father’s death, while James is described as having lost his heart.
Sherlock, James and Moira reluctantly partner while trusting no one, and the investigation leads to broken trusts and lost friendships.
The characters investigate whether the father fell or was pushed, uncovering a secret sect, a rare jewel and a sordid history.
The death is described as horrible and unexpected, and the story includes bloodshed, broken trust and lost friendships. Consider whether the reader is comfortable with grief, danger and emotionally bleak consequences.
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