It was interesting to see how the case develops from a viewpoint other than a traditional police procedural angle. What is the unspoken reason for Claire failing to attend for interview which means she was passed over for promotion? What is the truth about the enigmatic and mysterious Finn, the newly appointed Head of the Miners Union? What really happened at the Police station that resulted in the death of an innocent suspect? Why does Claire allow herself to become involved with Amy, a young 9 year old girl from the estate who claims to know what happened? What is the nature of her relationship with Joe (the photographer)? There are a number of strands to the novel that maintain the interest over and above the search for the child's killer. Claire Jackson is a reporter following the suspicious death of a 9 month old baby.

Set against the backdrop of a troubled North East housing estate during the miners strike of the 1980's.

This Little Piggy is a great read that engages you from the beginning and keeps the momentum up until the end. Haunted by a personal trauma she can't face up to, Clare is shadowed by nine-year-old Amy, a bright but neglected little girl who seems to know more about the incident than she's letting on.Īs the days go on and the killer is not found, Clare ignores warnings not to get too close to her stories and, in doing so, puts her own life in jeopardy. Journalist Clare Jackson follows the story as police bungle the inquiry and struggle to contain the escalating violence. The residents are in shock after the suspicious death of a baby and tension is growing due to the ongoing miners' strike. It's the summer of 1984 and there is a sense of unease on the troubled Sweetmeadows estate. An exceptionally well written page turner.’ Danielle Ramsay ‘A compelling plot set amidst the political unrest of the miners strike with a captivating and very human protagonist. A captivating story, engrossing plot and characters to remember long after the final page is read.’ Mel Sherratt ‘This Little Piggy touches on many emotions, each one adding to the book’s intrigue and attention to detail.

‘An unputdownable story from a very troubled time - a total page turner.’ Sheila Quigley ‘Deeply compelling, quietly threatening.’ Caro Ramsay Bea has a rare ability to create the true atmosphere of a place and time, and to take the reader there.’ Rachel Abbott I found myself thinking of the characters long after the book had ended.’ Emma Kavanagh 'This Little Piggy is a gripping, devastating and utterly absorbing read. The hotly-anticipated new crime novel by North East England author Bea Davenport.

This Little Piggy by Bea Davenport