Reckoning [Hardcover]

Sue Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 4, 2005

They buried three girls. They buried the killer. But did they bury the truth? In June 1973 the bodies of three missing teenagers were found on the tiny Scottish island of Fidra. And when his father was arrested for the murders, 11-year-old Miller McAllister's life fell apart. Thirty-two years later, Douglas McAllister has died in prison and Miller returns home after decades of self-imposed exile. Because, though the rest of his family protested Douglas's innocence, Miller always maintained his guilt. But when Miller is given the legal archive and a letter his father wrote to him just days before his death, suddenly everything looks less clear. Could Douglas have been innocent after all? And if he didn't kill the girls - who did?

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About the Author

Sue Walker is a television journalist who has worked in the industry for 18 years. She started out in her native Edinburgh, eventually moving to London to work in the BBC TV's News and Current Affairs deptartment. For the past 12 years, Sue has concentrated on documentaries specialising in investigative work, and worked for several years on Channel 4's TRIAL AND ERROR

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd (August 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0718147154
• ISBN-13: 978-0718147150
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,584,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent book, December 28, 2011

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This review is from: The Reckoning (Kindle Edition)

I am really impressed with the quality of the writing. This book is far superior to the ones written by Patricia Macdonald. I was haunted by the main character, Miller, and his father. While I was able to guess one of the criminals, I was surprised by the ending. I would love to read her book "The Cauldron"; however, I have been unable to find it. If anyone has one for sale, please advise,

5.0 out of 5 stars Great British unknown, April 2, 2007

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This review is from: Reckoning (Hardcover)

This book is even better than her Reunion. This book is as good as books by Val McDermid or Ruth Rendell or Denise Mina. I discovered her book by accident and am glad that I did. She deserves a lot more exposure.