Adam “Rob” Robert Ryan

Adam “Rob” Robert Ryan is the main character and narrator of this novel. He is a detective in Dublin’s Murder Squad. He is looking forward to investigating his first big case.

Rob has a secret from his childhood. When he was 12-years-old, he and his two best friends were playing in the Knocknaree woods, as they often did. One day the children did not come home in time for their evening meal. The police were sent to look for them, but no trace of Jamie or Peter were ever found. Adam (Rob) was found alive, but he was so scared he was almost catatonic. He did not speak for two weeks after this experience. When he finally did start talking again, he had no memory of what happened to his friends. After this experience, Adam (Rob) was sent to boarding school. To keep people...