The Wake: An Absolutely Gripping Psychological Suspense

By: Vikki Patis

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Synopsis: When a wealthy man dies in Cornwall, dangerous family secrets are unleashed in this “spellbinding novel with characters who get under your skin” (Lesley Sanderson, author of The Orchid Girls).Funerals have a way of bringing families together. But in the case of real estate mogul Richard Asquith, this is no silver lining. After he dies in a car crash, Richard leaves behind a wife and an ex-wife, both with an ax to grind. His children weren’t fond of him either. And there are still lingering questions about the disappearance of his daughter many years ago.As the family gathers for Richard’s wake, some wonder if they can ever forgive him. Others hope their secrets died with him. And some are left with burning questions that may never be answered. Questions like: what was Richard planning as he drove to his mistress’s home that day? And how exactly did his accident happen?