The Unquiet

About the book

Daniel Clay, a psychologist who was once respected, has been missing for years after it was revealed that he had caused harm to the children under his care. His daughter Rebecca, believing him to be dead, has been trying to cope with the legacy left by her father. However, her fragile peace is now in danger of being destroyed. Someone is inquiring about Daniel Clay, someone who is convinced that he is still alive: the vengeful Merrick, a father and a killer who is fixated on uncovering the truth behind his own daughter's disappearance. Private investigator Charlie Parker is tasked with getting rid of Merrick, but Merrick proves to be relentless. Before long, Parker finds himself caught between those who want the truth about Daniel Clay to come to light and those who are determined to keep it hidden no matter the cost. Nevertheless, there are other forces at play here. Someone is backing Merrick's pursuit, a ghost from Parker's past. Moreover, Merrick's actions have attracted the attention of others lurking in the shadows, ghostly figures seeking their own brand of retribution, ethereal beings flitting among the restless spirits of the dead. The Hollow Men have arrived ...