An Act of Silence

A powerful thriller about a mother faced with an impossible choice, and the devastating consequences of her decision for years to come. Perfect for fans of APPLE TREE YARD, THE CHILD, I LET YOU GO, and the television drama NATIONAL TREASURE. These are the facts I collect.Linda Moscow loves her son; it's her biological instinct to keep him safe. But if she's not sure of his innocence, how can she stand by him? Should she go against everything she believes in to protect him?She's done it before, and the guilt nearly killed her.Now, the past is catching up with them. As old secrets resurface, Linda is faced with another impossible choice. Only this time, it's her life on the line...Praise for the work of COLETTE MCBETH:'Absolutely amazing. Grip-lit of the highest order. Brilliant' - Marian Keyes'Delivers twists and shocks with superb timing' - The Times *** SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER AWARD 2018***'Sensational' Clare Mackintosh, No 1 bestselling author of I Let You Go.'The definition of a page-turner' Sun'Truly scary' Marian KeyesMOTHER. WIFE. POLITICIAN. LIAR.THEN: How far did she go to conceal the truth?Politician Linda Moscow sacrificed everything to protect her son: her beliefs, her career, her marriage. All she wanted was to keep him safe.NOW: What will she risk to expose the lies?When the voices she silenced come back to haunt her, Linda is faced with another impossible choice. Only this time, it's her life on the line . . .An Act of Silence is about the abuse of power, the devastating effects of keeping the truth buried, and the lengths a mother will go to save her child.'Fiendishly impressive structure; taut, evocative prose; gripping plot' Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal'Brilliant, taut psychological thriller. Sensitive, muscular and it could be true. Unputdownable' Julia Crouch, author of Her Husband's Lover'Colette McBeth is beloved of writers like Paula Hawkins, and with this twisty, clever novel, she's guaranteed to win more fans' Red

*** SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER AWARD 2018*** 'Sensational' Clare Mackintosh, No 1 bestselling author of I Let You Go. 'The definition of a page-turner' Sun 'Truly scary' Marian Keyes 'A brilliant thriller' Erin Kelly, author of He Said, She Said 'Throws a chilling light on how brazenly power can be abused, and the suffering it can bring down on the most vulnerable' Sunday Times Crime Club MOTHER. WIFE. POLITICIAN. LIAR. THEN: How far did she go to conceal the truth? Politician Linda Moscow sacrificed everything to protect her son: her beliefs, her career, her marriage. All she wanted was to keep him safe. NOW: What will she risk to expose the lies? When the voices she silenced come back to haunt her, Linda is faced with another impossible choice. Only this time, it's her life on the line... An Act of Silence is about the abuse of power, the devastating effects of keeping the truth buried, and the lengths a mother will go to save her child. 'Fiendishly impressive structure; taut, evocative prose; gripping plot' Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal 'Brilliant, taut psychological thriller. Sensitive, muscular and it could be true. Unputdownable' Julia Crouch, author of Her Husband's Lover 'Colette McBeth is beloved of writers like Paula Hawkins, and with this twisty, clever novel, she's guaranteed to win more fans' Red Magazine 'A tense thriller ... beautifully written and perfectly paced. Her best book yet' Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle