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In a small town, it's impossible to hide...
Two decades after she left Ireland, Leah Ryan is back. She knows she won't get a welcome reception in her hometown of Dungarry, but she's finally ready to face up to the events that forced her to leave as a teenager.
As she arrives home, another tragedy is waiting for Leah - her first love, Eamon Longeran, has been found brutally murdered.
At first, Eamon's murder appears unrelated to Leah's past. But in a small town like Dungarry, everything is connected and everyone has secrets. Sometimes there's only one way to ensure the truth stays buried.
A tense and emotional thriller set in Ireland. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan and Patricia Gibney. Praise for Dark Road Home:
'Dark Road Home draws us into a compelling story of never forgotten secrets filled with truly memorable characters. I loved it' Sarah Ward
'Dark Road Home is a rollercoaster of twists and turns, a thoroughly unputdownable read!' J. M. Hewitt
'I devoured it! This is, without doubt, the best novel I have read in a long, long time. Twists and turns galore all leading up to an exciting and tension filled finale' Lorraine Mace
'A dark and deliciously tense story of coming home, in every sense of the word. A truly immersive read' Marion Todd
'The plot is as intricate as it is compelling; the characters so vivid they almost walk off the page. The resolution is richly satisfying. An absolute delight from start to finish' Chris Curran
'Once I started reading, I wanted to keep going right until the very end. With interesting, clever plotting, this is an excellent thriller which I would recommend to lovers of the genre' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review
'So much tension and so many secrets. There are a few heart in the mouth moments ... A fabulous read.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review
'Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page-turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing...' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review
About the author
Sheila grew up in a small town in the west of Ireland. After studying Psychology at University College Galway (now called NUI Galway) she left Ireland and worked as an EFL teacher, travelling to Italy, Spain, Germany, Holland and Argentina.
She is the author of a series of crime novels featuring DI Ellen Kelly. The novels are set in South East London, an area she knows and loves.
She now lives in Eastbourne, on the beautiful East Sussex coast. Eastbourne is the location for her series of crime novels featuring investigative journalist Dee Doran.
When she's not writing, Sheila does corporate writing and storytelling, she runs creative writing courses, is a tutor for the Writers Bureau and is a mentor on the WoMentoring programme. She reviews crime fiction for crimesquad.com and she is a regular guest on BBC Radio Sussex.
She is married with two children.
