He's dead. The police say suicide. She knows better.

Audrey Lord swore she'd never return to Bennington -- the coastal town she couldn't wait to leave. Yet here she is, two decades later, with a family in tow and back working at the local newspaper. When Jack Masters -- her first love and a council planning officer -- is found dead in his home, Audrey's quiet reporting job takes a dark turn.

The police say suicide. Audrey isn't so sure.

As she investigates, she uncovers a web of council corruption, backroom deals, and buried threats beneath Bennington's polished surface. With the help of Jack's grieving father, who refuses to accept the official story, Audrey follows a trail of deception, fear, and betrayal that runs far deeper than she ever imagined.

Risking her career to expose the truth, Audrey soon realises the corruption reaches higher than anyone suspected. Did Jack get too close? Now, powerful people want her investigation shut down -- and they'll go to any lengths to silence her.

Gripping, layered, and emotionally rich, The Permit is a compelling mystery about power, memory, and the lies we tell to survive.

Praise for The Permit:
"Thank you for writing this wonderful book!"
"Really enjoyed this story. I read it straight through! Great who-done-it."
"Great story, plenty of twists to keep you engrossed, great characters."
"It was an emotional roller coaster watching Audrey uncover the truths she needed... exciting to watch Audrey's investigative skills develop."
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