Pretty Dead

In Gerry Boyle's gripping novel Petty Dead, crime reporter Jack McMorrow investigates disturbing allegations of abuse involving the daughter of the affluent Connelly family after his partner, social worker Roxanne Masterson, gets involved. Their weekend retreat at the Connellys' luxurious estate takes a dark turn when a young staff member is found dead, prompting Jack and Roxanne to uncover unsettling truths. Confronted by threats and a hidden family secret that could shatter the Connellys' reputation, Jack grapples with the balance between personal loyalty and journalistic integrity.