<<The>> mysterious case of the Alperton Angels

Open the safe deposit box. Inside you will find research material for a true crime book. You must read the documents, then make a decision. Will you destroy them? Or will you take them to the police? Everyone knows the story of the Alperton Angels: the cult-like group who were convinced one of their member’s babies was the anti-Christ, and they had a divine mission to kill it – until the baby’s mother, Holly, came to her senses and called the police. The Angels committed suicide rather than go to prison, and Holly – and the baby – disappeared into the care system. Nearly two decades later, true-crime author Amanda Bailey is writing a book on the Angels. The Alperton baby has turned eighteen and can finally be interviewed – if Amanda can find them, it will be the true-crime scoop of the year, and will save her flagging career. But rival author Oliver Menzies is just as smart, better connected, and is also on the baby’s trail. As Amanda and Oliver are forced to collaborate, they realise that what everyone thinks they know about the Angels is wrong, and the truth is something much darker and stranger than they’d ever imagined. This story is far from over – and it won’t have a happy ending. The New Cosy Crime Phenomenon From The Bestselling Author Of The Appeal And The Twyford Code Open The Safe Deposit Box. Inside You Will Find Research Material For A True Crime Book. You Must Read The Documents, Then Make A Decision. Will You Destroy Them? Or Will You Take Them To The Police? Everyone Knows The Story Of The Alperton Angels: The Cult Who Brainwashed A Young Teenage Girl And Convinced Her That Her Newborn Baby Was The Anti-christ. Believing They Had A Divine Mission To Kill The Infant, They Were Only Stopped When The Girl Came To Her Senses And Called The Police. The Angels Committed Suicide Rather Than Go To Prison, While Mother And Baby Disappeared Into The Care System. Nearly Two Decades Later, True-crime Author Amanda Bailey Is Writing A Book On The Angels. The Alperton Baby Has Turned Eighteen And Can Finally Be Interviewed; If Amanda Can Find Them, It Will Be The True-crime Scoop Of The Year, And Will Save Her Flagging Career. But Rival Author Oliver Menzies Is Just As Smart, Better Connected, And Is Also On The Baby's Trail. As Amanda And Oliver Are Forced To Collaborate, They Realise That What Everyone Thinks They Know About The Angels Is Wrong. The Truth Is Something Much Darker And Stranger Than They'd Ever Imagined. And The Story Of The Alperton Angels Is Far From Over... See What People Are Saying About Janice Hallett: 'dazzlingly Clever Cosy Crime Novel... Completely Trumps Richard Osman' Sunday Times 'a Tour De Force... A Mind-bending, Heartwarming Mystery That Is Not To Be Missed' Observer 'agatha Christie For The 21st Century' The Times 'gripping, Ambitious And Unsual' Sophie Hannah 'golden Age Christie-esque Puzzle Meets The Usual Suspects. Outstanding. Unlike Anything You'll Ever Read' Imran Mahmood 'witty And Wonderful' Marion Todd 'constantly Wrong-foots The Reader... Ingenious And Wholly Satisfying' Brian Mcgilloway *** THE SMASH HIT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *** *** THE GENRE-BUSTING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK *** *** A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF YEAR *** *** AN OBSERVER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR *** *** A TELEGRAPH BEST SUMMER BOOK OF THE YEAR*** 'Her best so far' - MARIAN KEYES 'The queen of tricksy crime' - SUNDAY TIMES 'Another resounding success' - DAILY EXPRESS THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL... True-crime author Amanda Bailey knows all about the notorious Alperton Angels cult. There have been dozens of books and films about the Angels, ever since the night nearly two decades ago, when they attempted to sacrifice a baby they believed to be the Antichrist. With all the cultists now dead - apart from their charismatic leader - it seems like there's nothing new to say about the Angels... until now. The Alperton baby has turned eighteen and can finally be interviewed, and if Amanda can track them down, it will be the scoop of the year. But rival author Oliver Menzies is just as smart, better connected, and is also on the baby's trail. As Amanda and Oliver are forced to collaborate, they realise that what everyone thinks they know about the Angels is wrong. The truth is something much darker and stranger. And the devilish story of the Alperton Angels is far from over... 'An astonishing piece of work' - IAN MOORE 'Janice Hallett is on a roll' - TIMES 'Another cracking mystery from a highly original author' - OBSERVER Everyone knows the story of the Alperton Angels: the cult who brainwashed a teenage girl into believing her baby was the anti-Christ. When the girl came to her senses and called the police, the Angels committed suicide and mother and baby disappeared. Now, true crime author Amanda Bailey is looking to revive her career by writing a book on the case. The Alperton baby has turned eighteen; finding them will be the scoop of the year. But rival author Oliver Menzies is just as smart, better connected, and also on the babys trail. As Amanda and Oliver are forced to collaborate, they realize that the truth about the Angels is much darker and stranger than theyd ever imagined, and in pursuit of the story they risk becoming part of it. Everyone knows the sad story of the Alperton angels: the cult who brainwashed a teenage girl and convinced her that her newborn baby was the anti-Christ. Nearly two decades later, true-crime author Amanda Bailey is writing a book on the Angels. The Alperton baby has turned eighteen and can finally be interviewed The new genre-busting crime novel from the author of The Appeal and The Twyford Code.