If I am Missing or Dead

If I am Missing or Dead

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Author: Janine Latus

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 384


In April 2002, Janine Latus's youngest sister, Amy, wrote a note and taped it to the inside of her desk drawer. 'If I am missing or dead', it read, 'pick up Ron Ball'. By the time the letter was found ten weeks later, Amy was already missing. Helicopters and 'missing' posters went up, and search dogs were sent out. It took more than two weeks to find Amy's body, wrapped in a tarpaulin and buried at a building site. Ron Ball was Amy's boyfriend. He is now in prison for her murder. Since childhood Janine and Amy had been sexualised and belittled by their father. As adults the sisters sought familiarity, ending up in a series of abusive relationships. Finally, Janine confessed the truth to Amy, and with her support, escaped in time. But Amy was keeping a terrible secret of her own. Amy never escaped. She died in silent fear and pain. Janine has resolved to break that silence, and with it the cycle of abuse...
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Janine Latus

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 384


In April 2002, Janine Latus's youngest sister, Amy, wrote a note and taped it to the inside of her desk drawer. 'If I am missing or dead', it read, 'pick up Ron Ball'. By the time the letter was found ten weeks later, Amy was already missing. Helicopters and 'missing' posters went up, and search dogs were sent out. It took more than two weeks to find Amy's body, wrapped in a tarpaulin and buried at a building site. Ron Ball was Amy's boyfriend. He is now in prison for her murder. Since childhood Janine and Amy had been sexualised and belittled by their father. As adults the sisters sought familiarity, ending up in a series of abusive relationships. Finally, Janine confessed the truth to Amy, and with her support, escaped in time. But Amy was keeping a terrible secret of her own. Amy never escaped. She died in silent fear and pain. Janine has resolved to break that silence, and with it the cycle of abuse...