A Treachery of Friends — C.J. Carver

From the Dagger Award�"winning “top notch thriller writer,” a new novel of politics, religion, power, and a woman's search for her missing father's secrets (Simon Kernick, bestselling author of Relentless).

A man lies bleeding on the roadside. Hidden in his clothing is a message to Sidney from her father -- who has been missing for fourteen years . . .

Practical and level-headed Sid doesn't believe in miracles. So she sets out on a search for her father that leads to his old friends from university -- or at least, the two of them who are still around. One is the head of a religious cult. The other is an ambitious politician. And both have secrets they want to stay buried -- secrets Sid will have to uncover before a killer strikes again . . .

Praise for CJ Carver

“A page-turning must read.” -- Booklist

“Solid gold.” -- Lee Child, #1 New York Times�"bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series
 
“Exceptional.” -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)