Acid Row
(Author) Minette WaltersA classic novel from the bestselling crime writer - now in an arresting new packageAcid Row. The name the beleaguered inhabitants give to their 'sink' estate. A no-man's land of single mothers and fatherless children - where angry, alienated youth controls the streets. Into this battleground comes Sophie Morrison, a young doctor visiting a patient in Acid Row. Little does she know that she is entering the home of a known paedophile . . . and with reports circulating that a tormented child called Amy has disappeared, the vigilantes are out in force. Soon Sophie is trapped at the centre of a terrifying siege, with a man she has come to despise. Whipped to a frenzy by unsubstantiated rumour, the mob unleashes its hatred. Against authority . . . the law . . . and the 'pervert'. 'Protecting Amy' becomes the catch-all defence for the terrible events that follow. And if murder is part of it, then so be it. But is Amy really missing?
Minette Walters
Minette Walters is a British author known for her psychological thrillers, with her most famous work being "The Scold's Bridle." Her detailed and suspenseful writing style has earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards. Walters' contributions to literature include challenging traditional crime novel conventions and creating complex, multi-dimensional characters.
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