{"product_id":"9780008142667","title":"The Silent Witness","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘I’m so sorry, Casey,’ my link worker John said, sounding weary. ‘I know this is probably the worst time I could ring you, but we desperately need someone to take a child tonight.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s the night before Christmas when Casey and Mike get the call. A twelve year old girl, stuck between a rock and a hard place. Her father is on a ventilator, fighting for his life, while her mother is currently on remand in prison. Despite claiming she attacked him in self-defence, she’s been charged with his attempted murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe girl is called Bella, and she’s refusing to say anything. The trouble is that she is also the only witness…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasey Watson's bestselling book, The Silent Witness, is a compelling exploration of the trials of fostering and the impact of crime on families. This autobiography is a personal journey into the heart of a child's silent battle and the dysfunctional family that surrounds her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Maggie Hartley (Battered, Broken, Healed), Linda Watson-Brown (Don't Say A Word), Katy Weitz (The Girl for the Job), and Veronica Clark (Snatched).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casey Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889164177557,"sku":"9780008142667","price":35.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008142667_376a8535-4659-4ce6-b74c-f5147b21dfbc.jpg?v=1776888459","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008142667","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}