Time To Play
Page 27
Closing his eyes, he laid his head back and rested against the chair.
Life sucked. It was, in fact, a complete load of bollocks.
His stomach pulled as he shifted position, reminding him he still hadn’t healed. The doctor had said it would take months to heal properly – when Fred had twisted the blade it had caused bad muscle damage.
He didn’t know what he was going to do now. Nothing was any clearer now than it had been a week ago.
Sighing, he laid his head against the back of the chair and closed his eyes.
The shit would still be there tomorrow.
Acknowledgements
Massive thanks to Emma Mitchell of Creating Perfection for formatting and to Kate Noble of Noble Owl Proofreading – words will never be enough for the work these fantastic women have done for me. I will always be grateful.
This book is based around the dive team – and a massive thank you goes to Steve Howe who is a police diver, a sergeant, and has been instrumental in helping me get this novel into shape. My unending questions about where to submerge a body, and would this reservoir be deep enough to hide the body etc, were answered rapidly without him even batting an eyelid. The dive team headquarters, and the equipment room were fab in helping me paint a picture to use in my mind.
I couldn’t write this novel without thinking of those trafficked into the country illegally and the things they have to go through – it was part of my research but as it progressed, I came to understand more and more about how much these folk go through and how very hard it is for them. If I could have one wish come from this book, it would be to raise awareness – human trafficking is real, it’s dangerous, and it’s close to home. If you see anything you think may constitute anything like this, whether sex workers, cannabis farms, slavery etc, please please report it.
To all my crime scene investigator friends who are always there with answers when I need them – you’re fabulous. Thank you. As always, the lovely Inspector Caz has been on hand for my police related questions and as always she’s been fab.
My whole family are so supportive – without them writing just wouldn’t be possible. The support and patience they provide is unwavering and constant. They all make me so proud every single day.
My close friends are my rocks – constant support through good and bad, and not being too shy to tell me when I’m doing something I shouldn’t be! You know who you are – but to mention a few names (by no means all) Claire, Angela, Dionne, Rachel, Vicky, Eileen, Michelle, and Char. Keep shining like the stars you are.
Finally, I’d like to thank YOU, the reader. Writing really wouldn’t be as pleasurable without each and every one of you, whether I know you or not, you make my dreams a reality. It makes me very proud to admit I’m a member of THE Book Club, UK Crime Book Club, Crime Book Club, and several more on Facebook – these clubs make speaking to readers simple and I thoroughly enjoy the interaction, banter, and suggestions for books to read, characters, and plots to write. I look forward to meeting more of you at the various events planned in the near future.