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Operation Betrayed

Book 6 of the Operation Series Series

by Helen C. Escott

In 1996, a twenty-year-old woman was murdered and found mutilated in a most disturbing way. Her body was ritualistically laid out and left displayed on a walking trail. Twenty-seven years later, the crime repeats itself when another woman is murdered and found in the same way. Could the killer still be out there, or is it a copycat? Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector Nick Myra puts together a task force that re-investigates historical files of missing and murdered women, only to discover a rape gang has been operating in downtown St. John's for decades. When details only the killer would know are leaked to the media, Myra and his team question if the betrayal comes from within their force. This psychological thriller cuts to the bone when Inspector Myra and the victims' families realize the saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies—it comes from those you trust the most.

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Publisher: Flanker Press

Date: 2025

ISBN: 9781774572931

Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Sub-genres: Thriller , Police Procedural

About The Author

Helen C. Escott is an award-winning Canadian author and playwright whose cinematic storytelling and deep insight into the human condition have earned her a distinguished place among contemporary crime writers. A former senior communications strategist with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, she brings a rare authenticity and precision to her work—translating decades of real-world experience into gripping narratives that pulse with realism, emotional truth, and suspense.

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