‘The worst terrors are always those that hide closest to home.’ Elizabeth Haynes, Into the Darkest Corner.
Working on the notorious Mitchell Estate, housing officer Josie Mellor faces challenges every day, but not nearly as many as those of her tenants.
Kelly Winterton is scared and alone after her partner has been jailed. A victim of domestic abuse, Charlotte Hatfield has fled from her violent partner four times already. He’ll probably kill her if he finds her this time. Disowned by her family, someone is taking advantage of Amy Cartwright’s vulnerability. Who can she turn to for support?
But Josie has her own problems to deal with too. As her home life deteriorates and she struggles to escape her controlling husband, she realises only a thin line separates her from the people she’s trying to help.
BEHIND A CLOSED DOOR is the second book in THE ESTATE SERIES, which begins with SOMEWHERE TO HIDE, but it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.
Somewhere to Hide
Behind a Closed Door
Fighting for Survival
The Estate Box Set (A collection of books 1-3 above)
Written in the Scars
‘There's a lot of young crime writers that I've just met for the first time. There's one called Mel Sherratt; she's very interesting.’ Ian Rankin.
'A writer to watch out for.' Mandasue Heller.
‘Uncompromising, powerful and very real – an important new voice.’ David Mark.
‘Gritty and atmospheric.’ Niamh O’Connor.
Working on the notorious Mitchell Estate, housing officer Josie Mellor faces challenges every day, but not nearly as many as those of her tenants.
Kelly Winterton is scared and alone after her partner has been jailed. A victim of domestic abuse, Charlotte Hatfield has fled from her violent partner four times already. He’ll probably kill her if he finds her this time. Disowned by her family, someone is taking advantage of Amy Cartwright’s vulnerability. Who can she turn to for support?
But Josie has her own problems to deal with too. As her home life deteriorates and she struggles to escape her controlling husband, she realises only a thin line separates her from the people she’s trying to help.
BEHIND A CLOSED DOOR is the second book in THE ESTATE SERIES, which begins with SOMEWHERE TO HIDE, but it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.
Books in The Estate Series are:
Somewhere to Hide
Behind a Closed Door
Fighting for Survival
The Estate Box Set (A collection of books 1-3 above)
Written in the Scars
PRAISE FOR MEL SHERRATT
‘There's a lot of young crime writers that I've just met for the first time. There's one called Mel Sherratt; she's very interesting.’ Ian Rankin.
'A writer to watch out for.' Mandasue Heller.
‘Uncompromising, powerful and very real – an important new voice.’ David Mark.
‘Gritty and atmospheric.’ Niamh O’Connor.
