
Helen H. Durrant
8 SeriesHelen H. Durrant is a British author known for setting her crime novels in the towns and villages nestled in the Pennine hills, where she has lived for many years. The region's blend of industrial and rural landscapes provides a compelling backdrop for her stories.
In "Dead Guilty" by Helen H. Durrant, Detectives Calladine and Bayliss investigate the disappearance of Sophie Adler, the daughter of a wealthy factory owner. The investigation unfolds against the backdrop of a town rife with class tensions, break-ins, and drug issues. The detectives' search leads them to a mysterious figure known as "Street," whom they suspect is connected to Sophie's abduction. As the case progresses, the urgency to find Street intensifies, with the detectives racing against time to save the young girl.