# The Second Girl

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- Book: [The Second Girl](https://www.bookquiver.com/david-swinson/the-second-girl) ([The Second Girl.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/david-swinson/the-second-girl.md))
- Authors: [David Swinson](https://www.bookquiver.com/david-swinson)
- Publisher: mulholland_books
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-7361-818-3
- Published: 2016-06-02
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

'The writing throws sparks, and the ferocious plot peels back layer after layer of Frank's character as we - and he - find out how much of his humanity is still left' Tana French 'A gripping, authentic tale (the author is an ex-cop) of a man's journey into the heart of darkness that will appeal to fans of The Wire' Shortlist He's a good detective... with a bad habit. Frank Marr may be a decorated former cop and an excellent private investigator, but Washington DC doesn't know his dirty secret. Frank has managed to keep his drug habit hidden. But after accidentally rescuing a kidnapped teenage girl, he's thrust into the spotlight. Reluctantly, he agrees to investigate another - possibly connected - disappearance, all the time knowing that the heightened scrutiny may expose him... The Second Girl is a raw, real and incredible thriller from a former DC Major Crimes detective.