Alisha Barba’s dreams of being a detective were shattered when a murder suspect broke her back across a brick wall. Now on her feet again, with her police career in limbo, she receives a message from an old school friend, Cate Beaumont, who is eight months pregnant and in trouble.
On the night they arrange to meet, Cate is mown down by a car that kills her husband instantly. As paramedics fight to save her life they discover there is no baby. Her pregnancy is an elaborate lie, a cruel deception.
Why? What happened? As Alisha sets out to answer these questions she is drawn deeper and deeper into a dangerous quest that will take her from the East End of London to Amsterdam’s red light district and into a murky underworld of sex trafficking, slavery and exploitation.
A gripping thriller, with twists at every turn, The Night Ferry is Michael Robotham’s finest novel yet.
Embark on a pulse-pounding journey into the depths of deception and danger with "Night Ferry" by acclaimed crime fiction master, Michael Robotham. This gripping thriller plunges you into a world of shattered dreams, elaborate lies, and ruthless exploitation, where nothing is as it seems. Alisha Barba, a determined young woman whose aspirations of becoming a detective were brutally derailed, finds herself at a crossroads. A devastating injury has left her career hanging by a thread, and a sense of uncertainty clouds her future. Just as she begins to navigate this new reality, a desperate plea arrives from an old school friend, Cate Beaumont. Cate, seemingly eight months pregnant, claims to be in grave danger, setting in motion a chain of events that will drag Alisha into a terrifying underworld. On the night they plan to reconnect, tragedy strikes. Cate is deliberately run down by a car, killing her husband instantly. Miraculously, Cate survives, but paramedics make a shocking discovery: she is not pregnant. The pregnancy, a meticulously crafted illusion, shrouds her in suspicion and raises a barrage of unsettling questions. Why would Cate concoct such a cruel deception? What dark secrets is she hiding? Driven by loyalty and a burning desire for justice, Alisha embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth. Her investigation plunges her deep into a shadowy world of sex trafficking, modern-day slavery, and unimaginable exploitation. From the gritty streets of London's East End to the alluring, yet treacherous, red-light district of Amsterdam, Alisha confronts ruthless criminals and unravels a web of lies that threatens to consume her. Michael Robotham, known for his intricate plots and compelling characters, delivers a masterclass in suspense with "Night Ferry." Readers consistently praise Robotham's ability to create believable and flawed characters you root for, even as they grapple with difficult moral choices. "Night Ferry" is no exception. Alisha is a compelling protagonist, her vulnerability making her all the more determined to seek justice. This is more than just a thriller; it's a deeply human story about friendship, betrayal, and the lengths we go to protect those we love. The novel explores the devastating impact of human trafficking and forces readers to confront the dark realities hidden beneath the surface of society. Prepare to be captivated from the very first page as Robotham expertly ratchets up the tension, delivering unexpected twists and turns that will leave you breathless. "Night Ferry" is a dark and disturbing read, but one that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. A true testament to Robotham's skill as a storyteller and further solidifies his place as one of the leading voices in crime fiction. Don't miss out on this unforgettable thriller a must-read for fans of psychological suspense and crime novels.