by Sam Hepburn
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Joe Slattery's mum has been killed in a hit-and-run car accident, and as his father is no longer on the scene, Joe is sent to live with his mum's sister and her husband. However, Aunt Doreen shows only animosity towards Joe. While enjoying a walk out with his dog, Oz, to escape the awful Aunt, Joe finds himself in the grounds of a crumbling mansion. Before he knows it, he is grabbed by a dirty tramp, who threatens to kill Oz unless Joe brings him food, medicine, bandages and money. This is the start of a frightening adventure for Joe as he uncovers secrets and lies. The accident that killed his mum was no simple hit-and-run; who was the stranger in the car who was giving her a lift; what is the tramp with the foreign accent doing hiding in the mansion. Joe tries to discover some answers, but in the process finds himself in mortal danger.
A great thriller that definitely picks up speed as it progresses.
