Good intentions can be deadly . . . A missing girl. A case that's personal. A contract killer on Irish soil. Still struggling with the aftermath of the explosion that left her on life support, Detective Garda Cat Connolly's world is plunged into turmoil when her best friend, Sarah Jane Hansen, goes missing. Sarah Jane's a journalism student, the daughter of a decorated war correspondent, but what could she be working on that could lead to her disappearance? And how deadly will it get? In the world of missing persons every second counts, but with the clock ticking, can Cat find Sarah Jane before it's too late? 'Instantly gripping and perfectly paced' International bestseller Alex Barclay 'Sam Blake creates unforgettable characters and dark plot twists full of intrigue' Liz Nugent 'The perfect species of police-procedural page-turner' Irish Independent