Speak No Evil — Sally Rigby

What happens when someone's too scared to speak?Ex-police officer Sebastian Clifford had decided to limit his work as a private investigator, until Detective Constable Bird, aka Birdie, asks for his help.Twelve months ago, a young girl was abandoned on the streets of Market Harborough in shocking circumstances. Since then, the child has barely spoken and with the police unable to trace her identity, they've given up.The social services team in charge of the case worry that the child has an intellectual disability but Birdie and her aunt, who's fostering the little girl, disagree and believe she's gifted and intelligent, but something bad happened and she's living in constant fear.Clifford trusts Birdie's instinct and together they work to find out who the girl is, so she can be freed from the past. But as secrets are uncovered, the pair realise it's not just the child who's in danger.Speak No Evil is the second in the Detective Sebastian Clifford series. Perfect for readers of Faith Martin, Matt Brolly and Joy Ellis. What readers are saying about Speak No Evil: 'Gripping. This was compulsive reading, from start to finish. My one regret is I've finished it. I can't wait for the next one.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a wonderful addition to this thrilling series! Wonderful well-written plot... Love the well fleshed-out characters and found them believable. Great suspense and action... Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a terrific read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I couldn't put this one down... what a great twist in the end... so looking forward to book 3.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent. Love this series... well thought-out characters and splendid plot... Thoroughly recommend, try it.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A winner! Great stories and great characters... Just up my street.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved it. Another great read... Love the characters.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐