First published 1988
Jenny Cain watches her fiancé Geof Bushfield struggle with the brutal reality of his police work. The domestic violence cases flooding Port Frederick have left the dedicated officer questioning everything he believes about marriage and human nature. Husbands and wives turn violent with disturbing frequency, and each call weighs heavier on Geof's conscience. As his disillusionment deepens, Jenny realizes she must step in to help the man she loves find answers. She begins her own investigation into the pattern of domestic abuse plaguing their community. Jenny's search for understanding becomes more than just supporting her future husband. She must uncover what drives ordinary couples to violence before Geof's faith in both his work and their upcoming marriage crumbles completely.
Genres: domestic-fiction, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, investigative-journalism
Setting: Port Frederick
Paperback · Pocket
Content warnings: domestic-violence