Katti's Keeper

Scott Emmett deftly weaves cinematic, adrenalin pumping action with the plight of women trafficked for sex. Karen MacLeod, author of Deverell Gatehouse. Set against the backdrop of the snowy medieval town of Nuremberg, this novel moves at a hectic pace. At times gritty and dark, it is also an entertaining account of an ordinary woman's attempts to outwit the bad guys and rescue her friend.

On a Christmas break in Germany, Lauren Keane finds herself having to investigate the disappearance of her best friend, Katti. Katti can be unreliable - she does like the odd spliff - but she knew Lauren was coming to visit. Surely, she wouldn't just take off without telling anyone? With the help of Wolf - Katti's brother and Lauren's ex - Lauren uncovers a web of corruption and obsession involving kidnap, sex-trafficking and murder. No one, it seems, is quite who they claim to be.

This escapist ride will sweep you up and keep you turning the pages as you hurtle towards the climax high on an icy hillside.