Deceits of the Past

By Nicola Lonie

In the desolate Highlands of Scotland, James Wilson - a solitary soul in his middle years - is tormented by visions of his estranged son, Daniel, lost to him for over a decade after a savage custody war with his ex-wife, Natalia. One bitter winter night, a spectral figure emerges from the shadows - Daniel's pleading wraith, crying for help - igniting a desperate quest to uncover the truth.

Battling bureaucratic tangles and Natalia's cunning evasions, James enlists a private investigator, plunging deeper into a past shrouded in secrets. But the revelation of Daniel's tragic fate, hidden for months, shatters him - fuelling suspicions of his ex-wife's dark involvement, though proof remains elusive.

Amid the turmoil, a chance meeting with Margaret - a striking stranger who knows the sting of loss - offers fleeting comfort. Yet guilt gnaws at James's soul, propelling him through a maze of mounting dread and unforeseen trials.

Haunted by a father's unyielding love, James's journey spirals toward a heartrending reckoning - where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and closure hangs in the void.

About the Author
As a passionate campaigner, Nicola Lonie collaborates with groups and organisations dedicated to supporting those impacted by Parental Alienation and the UK's Child Maintenance Service (CMS). She blends lived experience with fiction to shed light on a hidden injustice, offering hope and solidarity to non-resident parents.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F9LF9JLD
• ISBN13: 9798316681501
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"