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‘Because I’m guilty,’ I blurted out.

Frank Johnson, a fictional character, has similar traits to a man in England who in 2003 felt the need to admit to a murder he didn’t commit. Frank’s life of childhood trauma, joy and being happily married, takes a dramatic turn after an encounter with a troubled young woman.

As a result of police questioning and a court appearance, Frank shows his strengths and weaknesses in the face of pressures.

When a daughter with a strong personality offers Frank guidance to reinstate him within the family, he could take it or reinforce his comfort in the isolation he finds in his work as a house decorator.

Author’s Notes

Some people will admit to a crime they did not commit in order to rid themselves of torment caused by something deep within them that they may not understand. Fortunately, the British legal system continuously evolves to become more just by using tools such as the Gudjonsson Suggestibility Scale (GSS) and police interviewing techniques have evolved in parallel with these.

From quiet Oxford to drama in the wilds of the Kalahari

Victor, a law professor with two daughters, muddles along after the death of his wife until being burgled by Andy, whose mother, Cindy, with unfulfilled aspirations and other children gets involved.

Victor and Cindy help each other but Andy and one of Victor’s daughters attempt to break up their relationship and a major incident leads Victor to murderous thoughts while in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa.