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Dead Scared

Dead Scared

Aspley, Ian

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN13: 9798288624452
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 18 2025
Pages: 508
Weight: 1.48
Height: 1.02 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Dead Scared by Ian Aspley is a gripping crime thriller set on the Isle of Wight, where a series of assaults on women casts a shadow over the island's serene landscape. The story unfolds with Megan, a middle-aged shoe shop worker, who, after a night out, is brutally attacked by a man she meets at The Roxy nightclub. Her harrowing journey from the Ventnor shoreline to a desolate playing field sets the stage for a tense investigation led by Detective Sergeant Karen Abbot. As Abbot navigates the case, she grapples with personal turmoil-her failing marriage to Richard, a budding affair with colleague Ian Peters, and her mother's health crisis-while racing to catch the perpetrator. The plot thickens with the arrest of a suspect in a beige Vauxhall, only to reveal a second attacker in a similar car, culminating in a double arrest that costs Abbot her career due to misconduct. Spanning November's foggy nights to early mornings, the novel blends atmospheric suspense with emotional depth, exploring themes of vulnerability, justice, and redemption. Aimed at thriller enthusiasts, it delivers a chilling narrative grounded in local authenticity.

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