Just because they're friendly . . ,

. . . doesn't mean you're safe.

The latest nail-biting, edge of your seat thriller from the British winner of the International Thriller Writers Award in New York. Previous winners include, Jeffery Deaver, Stephen King and Gregg Hurwitz.

Military veteran Ty Johnson is charged with protecting the life of a young reporter investigating the decades-old disappearance of a young woman in the Florida Everglades.

Like the Everglades themselves, the small town of Darling appears calm. The people are welcoming to the two strangers, no one locks their doors, and crime seems non-existent.

But just beneath the hospitable surface lie a series of terrifying secrets.

Soon veteran bodyguard Ty finds this straightforward job is anything but. Plunged into a nightmare world, will he be able to keep his client alive? Or will they both be sucked into a swamp of lies, betrayal and violence?

If you like thrillers that draw you in and keep you guessing then you'll love this suspense-filled novel from the author who's been called "the heir apparent to Lee Child."

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Praise for Sean Black:

"This series is ace! There are deservedly strong Lee Child comparisons as the author is also a Brit, his novels US-based, his character appealing, and his publisher the same." - Sarah Broadhurst, The Bookseller

Readers are saying:

"Sean Black's books are totally engrossing! Like all the other books in his series, it was fabulous! Can't say enough good things about this author, he is definitely in my top 3!"

"This is a mesmerizing series. I like Ty Johnson a lot!"

"Once again, a great book from Sean! He nas never let me down. Enough twists to keep you guessing."