Ghost Child

Molly just wants somewhere to belong…

With her mother facing charges for drugs and neglect, six-year-old Molly arrives at Casey and Mike's as an emergency placement – just for the weekend. But when it becomes clear she has nowhere else to go, the Watsons open their hearts and their home.

Still bruised and weary from months of caring for troubled teenager Daniel, little Molly feels like a gift to Casey. A chance to make a real difference. A chance, perhaps, to heal.

But as Molly begins to settle in, she whispers something that sets Casey's instincts racing. And before Casey can even begin to unravel the truth, a stranger emerges from Molly's past, determined to turn her fragile new world upside down.

Can Casey protect Molly and uncover the truth before it's too late?

Perfect for readers who were moved by Breaking Point, A Family Friend and Little Girl Lost – powerful true stories of vulnerable children, resilience, and the life-changing impact of foster care.

Casey Watson's book Little Girl Lost was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-04-01.

About the author

Casey Watson, who writes under a pseudonym, is a specialist foster carer. She and her husband, Mike, look after children who are particularly troubled or damaged by their past.

Before becoming a foster carer Casey was a behaviour manager for her local comprehensive school. It was through working with these ‘difficult’ children – removed from mainstream classes for various reasons – that the idea for her future career was born.

Casey is married with two children and three grandchildren.