Glasgow Girl's Dark Secret: A Childhood Witness to Murder

A novel set in 1979 Glasgow centers on Janey Devine, a 12-year-old girl who stumbles upon the body of a young woman. Initially, Janey has no memory of witnessing the crime, a detail that draws suspicion from both the police and the victim's dangerous gangster father. Her grandmother suggests Janey's young mind protected itself by hiding the traumatic memory.

As time progresses, Janey's recollections begin to surface, intensifying her peril. The narrative evolves into a compelling slow-burn mystery. Simultaneously, it serves as a moving coming-of-age tale, deeply investing readers in Janey's fate. The story also critically examines how communities can inadvertently protect individuals who are complicit or harmful, often at a significant societal cost.