Twenty years later

Author's name: Charlie Donelia

Twenty years later, the truth begins to emerge from under the ashes... but it may burn anyone who tries to grasp it.
On September 11, 2001, Victoria Ford—the woman accused of a brutal murder—made her final call from the North Tower, pleading with her sister Emma to prove her innocence. Then the towers fell, and with them, truth and justice were buried.
Two decades later, the case is revived when cutting-edge technology identifies Victoria's remains among the disaster victims. This opportunity falls into the hands of Avery Mason, an ambitious television presenter who sees the story as her chance to land a lucrative contract. With the support of Emma, ​​who is exhausted from years of searching, Avery delves into the cold case file.
But the novel reveals that the investigation is not merely a search for the innocence of a dead woman; it is a race against time and against one's own conscience. The closer Ivery gets to Victoria's mystery, the more the secrets of her own dangerous past come to the surface. Someone lurks in the shadows, ready to use this past as a weapon to prevent the truth from emerging.
"Twenty Years Later" is a clever psychological thriller that weaves together the threads of a delayed crime with fragile media fame. It's a gripping interrogation of the media conscience, and a test of the limits we might cross in the pursuit of justice... or stardom.
"A breathtaking pace and clever plot twists."
• Publishers Weekly
"The plot lines blend seamlessly into a surprising ending that I never expected. Author Charlie Donelia has a smooth style and skillfully adds depth and suspense to this exciting and enjoyable novel."
• Mystery Scene