The Death of Amber Torley

Whenever authority 'draws the line, ' Amber Torley steps over it. A stroppy, rebellious teenager with a penchant for trouble, her irrepressible and determined spirit has ignited a bitter feud with her father, whom she nicknames The Bear. In spite of his draconian efforts to control his daughter's wild behaviour, Amber's indomitable nature cannot be tamed. Amber is not without ambition, however, and believes that away from home and free of her father's continual subjugation, she will flourish. When falsely accused of stealing from the teachers' staffroom and facing expulsion from school, Amber heeds a final warning and buckles down to her studies. Then, a young girl from her school disappears without a trace, and soon after, Amber's best friend goes missing as well. Amber's resolve to unravel the mystery and find her friend lands her in even more trouble. It also lands her in the office of Detective Inspector Robert Lambert, a quiet, strong minded and handsome man who is leading the investigation of the missing girls. From the outset, Amber is in awe of the Inspector, and he recognises in her a bright young woman, shackled and frustrated in her home situation. In the course of his investigation, 'Boniface' as Amber calls him, discovers something of huge significance that may dramatically alter her future. Amber discovers that there's more to her life than just stepping over a lin