THE VETTING OFFICER

A story of secrets and second chances

A disgraced British intelligence officer. A mysterious and captivating stranger. An unexpected and fateful encounter.

But is it just chance that brings them together, or is there something more sinister at work? Is this enigmatic woman a guilty man’s hope for the future, or a deadly ghost from his past?

The suspense of a spy thriller meets the passion of a love story against the dramatic backdrop of the Devon coast.

Praise for The Vetting Officer

‘I much enjoyed The Vetting Officer. The fractured narrative is handled with great aplomb, and its slender length is absolutely justified by its intensity. Bravo!’ William Boyd

‘Quietly compelling . . . intriguing’ EllaGuru, reader review on Amazon

‘Striking debut novella . . . A great gothic mood piece . . . A blend of Susan Hill and John le Carré’ Paul Farren, reader review on Goodreads

‘Taut and intense . . . gripping’ Mr M. N. Turnbull, reader review on Amazon

‘Tense and thoughtful, with a playful chronology and a writing style that’ll make you feel the bleak, windswept clifftop chill . . . Like a 21st century George Smiley tale . . . Mournful, addictive and I will be reading it again’ Dan Bean, reader review on Twitter