Family Business

By S.J. Gibbs

Family Business is a gripping thriller that follows retired solicitor Gerald Adcock, who has found solace in his peaceful life in a quiet small town. His calm world is upended when his daughter-in-law, Nicky, reaches out with an urgent SOS. What was supposed to be an easy job protecting Alice, a woman with a stalker, has turned deadly when Nicky discovers a man's body washed up on the shore near Alice's villa.
As Nicky delves deeper into the mystery, she realises the situation is far more dangerous than she anticipated. Determined to protect Alice, she uncovers disturbing clues pointing to a criminal syndicate, which leads her and Gerald to Hong Kong. There, they begin to unravel a complex web of deceit, but the closer they get to the truth, the more perilous the journey becomes-especially when Gerald's own dark past resurfaces.
The investigation takes an unexpected turn when a tip brings them to the Scottish Highlands, where Gerald uncovers the identity of the mastermind: Rupert Gray, a figure from his past whom he once trusted. As Gerald and Nicky work together to track down Gray, they realise just how far his reach extends, and how deeply personal this case has become for both of them.
The final confrontation takes place in London, where Gray's full, chilling plan is revealed. In the end, with Gray defeated and justice served, Gerald and Nicky are left to reckon with the emotional and psychological toll the case has taken on them. The bonds of family are tested, but the promise of a new beginning lingers, as they close the chapter on a past that will haunt them forever.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FBWM2TWJ
• ISBN13: 9798286372577
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"