The novel is set in Nottingham, England where Cyrus Haven works as a pychologist, including part-time for the police. An associate makes him aware of a young girl who six years earlier was found alone in a house where a murder had recently taken place. As Evie Cormac appeared to have no family and was unable or unwilling to reveal any information about herself, including her age, she had been placed in a home for troubled children. When Evie applied to leave the home Cyrus was called in to make an assessment and ended up attending the court session that was to determine her fate. To everyone's surprise, including his own, Cyrus volunteered to be her foster parent until Evie reached the date that the judge decided should be classified as her eighteenth birthday.
The plot is revealed via the view point of Cyrus and Evie as they attempt to live together under the same roof of, fortunately, a large house. But as Evie attempts to gain some independence she once again finds herself in danger.
Cyrus is also helping the police to investigate a case to discover the murderer of sixteen year old Jodie Sheehan, a promising ice skater, whose body was discovered in a park. As the investigation continues it is obvious that Jodie had a number of secrets. As Evie has the skill to judge whether a person is telling a lie or the truth she occasionally provides information to Cyrus that assists in the case. Cyrus does not want others to be aware of Evie's gift for fear that it might lead to more difficulties for Evie.
This is a fast moving psychological thriller that really is difficult to put down. I have placed a reservation for the second book in the series.
Book series in order - Michael Robotham
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