The One That Got Away

Town Belt Press, Wellington, 2019. Good secondhand condition.

Lauren Fraser is easing into a comfortable retirement when her historian friend Ro reveals a shocking secret. Ro?s research has uncovered the attempted poisoning of a New Zealand prime minister. Despite herself, Lauren is drawn into the mystery. Who was the would-be murderer and can they be brought to justice after thirty years? Who has been involved in covering up the plot and why? As they get closer to the truth, Lauren and Ro find themselves in danger. One death follows another, and it is no longer a cold case they have on their hands.This gripping novel is set in Wellington, New Zealand?s capital city, where Lauren and her circle of lesbian friends are celebrating Jacinda Ardern?s fresh new coalition government. Will Lauren and Ro succeed in exposing malign global forces that destroyed a former government, and still operate today??A rollicking good read.? Waiheke Weekender?? a good yarn, very well plotted, and interesting characters.? John Lapsley, columnist, Otago Daily Times ?A fun enjoyable story. There?s a failed assassination attempt and a secret coverup ...the investigation goes beyond the cold case ?and takes on the people who are still around and willing to murder to cover their tracks. A ripping yarn, definitely worth a read.? Lisa Finucane, Nine to Noon, Radio NZ?I very much enjoyed entering Lauren?s world. It was a good, fast paced read and I loved the political intrigue!? Hon Grant Robertson, MP