Synopsis
Ben Harper's life changed for ever the day his older brother Nick was murdered by two classmates. It was a crime that shocked the nation and catapulted Ben's family and their idyllic hometown, Haddley, into the spotlight.
Twenty years on, Ben is one of the best investigative journalists in the country and settled back in Haddley, thanks to the support of its close-knit community. But then a fresh murder case shines new light on his brother's death and throws suspicion on those closest to him.
Ben is about to discover that in Haddley no one is as they seem. Everyone has something to hide.
And someone will do anything to keep the truth buried.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9780751582772
- Number of pages: 448
- Dimensions: 196 x 124 x 34 mm
- Weight: 309g
- Languages: English
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Multi-layered plot and engaging characters make for an entertaining series debut
For some reason this novel reminded me somewhat of an episode of the television drama "Unforgotten". There were a LOT of characters and at first you cannot... READ MORE
A brilliant, fast-paced read!
Wow! What a gripping start to a new series! Meet Ben Harper, an investigative journalist. This novel sets the series up brilliantly, introducing the variet... READ MORE
Clever & Enthralling
Journalist Ben Harper is the younger brother of someone who was brutally murdered. The twentieth anniversary of Nick Harper's killing is looming. Nick and ... READ MORE
Highly complex mystery
When Ben Harper was eight his fourteen year old brother Nick and Simon, his best friend, were brutally murdered in the woods near their homes in Haddley, a... READ MORE
Shocking surprise
This is a great thriller, told through a range of characters all with their own secrets. Ben's brother and his friend were brutally killed by two teenage ... READ MORE
Confusing
Ben Harper's life changed for ever the day his older brother Nick was murdered by two classmates. It was a crime that shocked the nation and catapulted Ben... READ MORE
A compulsive thriller
I'm so delighted that my wish was granted for this compulsive page turner of a thriller. It's a cracking read about a journalist whose young brother was br... READ MORE
Twelve secrets by Robert Gold
Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold is the story of Ben Harper and his childhood and the secrets that are kept by the adults around him. He returns to the villa... READ MORE
Rollercoaster
What a great debut! An excellent, crime mystery, which I'm pleased to see is the start of a series featuring Ben Harper. He is a true crime journalist.
I... READ MORE
Absorbing, multi-layered plot marks the start of a new crime series
For some reason this novel reminded me somewhat of an episode of the television drama "Unforgotten". There were a LOT of characters and at first you cannot... READ MORE
okay
Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold is the first in the Ben Harper series.
Ben is an award-winning True crime Journalist. When he is asked by his boss if he can... READ MORE
Excellent read
A brilliant crime thriller that had me completely engrossed from the very beginning. A book full of twists and turns with plenty of OMG moments. I loved i... READ MORE
Clever and binge-worthy
Goodness me! There is SO MUCH awesome crime fiction out there right now and this is another goodie! If you like tv series like Broadchurch, then I think yo... READ MORE
A page turner of a thriller
I'm so delighted that my wish was granted for this compulsive page turner of a thriller. It's a cracking read about a journalist whose young brother was br... READ MORE