Those We Left Behind by Stuart Neville
When 12-year-old Ciaran Devine confessed to murdering his foster father it sent shock waves through the nation. DCI Serena Flanagan, then an ambitious Detective Sergeant, took Ciaran's confession after days spent earning his trust. He hasn’t forgotten the kindness she showed him – in fact, she hasn't left his thoughts in the seven years he’s been locked away. Probation officer Paula Cunningham, now tasked with helping Ciaran re-enter society, suspects there was more to this case than the police uncovered. Ciaran’s confession saved his brother Thomas from a far lengthier sentence, and Cunningham can see the unnatural hold Thomas still has over his vulnerable younger brother. When she brings her fears to DCI Flanagan, the years of lies begin to unravel, setting a deadly chain of events in motion.
"Deeply chilling, but full of tenderness…utterly compelling… The best book yet from a hugely talented writer" * Sunday Mirror *
"Strong characters and a compelling plot make this a must read" * Irish Times *
"Those We Left Behind is a great, brawling ache of a novelFilled with both prickling suspense and fiercely wrought emotion, it’s a tale of the burdens of family and the weight of the past. And at its center, holding it all together, is DCI Serena Flanagan, the bruised and compassionate hero for whom we’ve all been waiting" -- Megan Abbott
"Superb" -- Marcel Berlins * The Times *
"In the world of modern crime fiction, Stuart Neville is a supernova. I buy his books the day they’re released because I can’t wait to see where he takes me next. And I’m never disappointed" -- Dennis Lehane
"Strong characters and a compelling plot make this a must read" * Irish Times *
"Those We Left Behind is a great, brawling ache of a novelFilled with both prickling suspense and fiercely wrought emotion, it’s a tale of the burdens of family and the weight of the past. And at its center, holding it all together, is DCI Serena Flanagan, the bruised and compassionate hero for whom we’ve all been waiting" -- Megan Abbott
"Superb" -- Marcel Berlins * The Times *
"In the world of modern crime fiction, Stuart Neville is a supernova. I buy his books the day they’re released because I can’t wait to see where he takes me next. And I’m never disappointed" -- Dennis Lehane
Stuart Neville’s first novel, The Twelve, was one of the most critically acclaimed crime debuts of recent years, winning the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for best thriller. Collusion, Stolen Souls, Ratlines (shortlisted for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger), The Final Silence and Those We Left Behind (a Richard and Judy Book Club choice) have garnered widespread praise, confirming his position as one of the most exciting crime authors writing today. www.stuartneville.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846556975 |
| ISBN 10 | 184655697X |
| Title | Those We Left Behind |
| Author | Stuart Neville |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2015-06-25 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Prizes | Long-listed for Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2017 (UK) |
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