The Silent Appeal

by Janice Hallett · 2026

When the Fairway Players of Lower Lockwood launch rehearsals for Agatha Christie’s *The Hollow*, the excitement of a new theatrical season quickly turns deadly. A near‑fatal lighting accident, simmering rivalries and the arrival of mysterious newcomers set the stage for a murder that threatens to silence the opening night. As the cast and crew scramble to uncover who has been killed, lawyers Charlotte and Femi dive into a tangled web of emails, texts and police reports, confronting a recently acquitted killer, a secretive sister returning after two decades, and a shady newcomer with hidden motives. In this gripping sequel to *The Appeal*, Janice Hallett layers intrigue upon intrigue, forcing every character—and the reader—to ask: who will finally speak the truth before it’s too late?