The Father (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781804263600)

What you don't know can hurt you.

Thirty years ago Anthony Mailer was a seven-year-old boy trapped in Dr Galbraith's basement. Now he's a journalist, a husband and a father. But no matter how far he's come, at times he's still that scared little boy.

In order to save his marriage, he has to stop hiding from what happened and deal with it once and for all.

But digging into the past holds dangers Anthony never imagined . . .

A note from the author: While fictional, this book was inspired by true events. It draws on the author's experiences as a police officer and child protection social worker. The story contains content that some readers may find upsetting. It is dedicated to survivors everywhere.

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What people are saying about The Father:

'The chill is tangible' Owen Mullen

'Dark, disturbing, and brilliant. Kept me up all night!' Diana Wilkinson

'A frightening book that lures us into the darkness where monsters live. John Nicholl's knowledge of this world from his years of police work makes his characters ring true' Billy Hayes

'An emotional roller coaster...I couldn't stop reading until I reached the end' McGarvey Black