
The clock is ticking.
If your daughter went missing, how many years would it take for you to finally admit she’s never coming home?


A sensational psychological thriller that will refuse to leave your head
If your daughter went missing, how many years would it take for you to admit she’s never coming home?
Betsy Blake was only four years old when she vanished outside her family home in Dublin.
Her father – wracked with guilt for the past seventeen years – still can’t bring himself to admit the search is over, despite the fact his wife has moved on and police have closed off the investigation.
When he is informed he must undergo major heart surgery that he only has a fifty percent chance of surviving, Gordon Blake hires a local PI to give the investigation one last try.
But surely rookie PI Lenny Moon – who has little or no experience in such high-profile investigating – doesn’t have what it takes to make a breakthrough in this case before Gordon is put to sleep.
…or does he?
The clock is ticking…
“This is the best book of the year... it left me speechless"
– BooksFromDuskTillDawn
Praise for David B Lyons
“Lyons is an outstanding craftsman in the thriller genre. A gifted storyteller with a natural ability to thrill” – No. 1 Bestselling author Andrew Barrett
“He certainly knows how to nail a crime thriller and get readers on the edge of their seats. I swallow his books in one sitting” – Published author Sharon Thompson
“Lyons is a great new voice in fiction” – Published author John A. Marley
“Best book of the year… it left me speechless” – BooksFromDuskTillDawn
“Intense, addictive and incredibly clever” – The Writing Garnet
“Compulsive” – Books Are My Cwtches
“This is a mind-blowing book” – Rubina Reads
“Whatever Happened to Betsy Blake is one of my reads of the year” – Nicki’s Book Blog
“Lyons has an uncanny knack for coming up with clever and refreshing plots” – Novel Deelights
“Really clever” – Bookie Wookie

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“David is an author to watch out for. He really is an outstanding craftsman in the thriller genre. A passionate writer with a gift for the craft”
Andrew Barrett, No.1 Bestselling author
“David was named winner of the Most Promising Author of the Year last year. His writing is amazing!”
Rubina Gomes, Book blogger and reviewer
“Lyons wrote a high-octane page-turner that’ll leave you guessing right until the end”
Brian Carroll, Irish Mail on Sunday
“David has a real talent as a storyteller. He is a great new voice in fiction..”
John A. Marley, Renowned author
“Told in short chapters from each character’s viewpoint, David B. Lyons’ debut thriller is neatly plotted and has a devastating twist in its tail”
Myles McWeeney, Literary critic - Irish Independent
“David has a unique narrative approach to his writing that ensures readers are gripped to the page. I swallow his books in one sitting”
Sharon Thompson, No.1 Bestselling author
"What a fantastic, intense, addictive, and incredibly clever read which definitely left me guessing until the very last page"
The Writing Garnet, Book Reviewer