Crying for Help: The Shocking True Story of a Damaged Girl with a Dark Past
Casey Watson
The second book from Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson.Two weeks after saying farewell to her first foster child, Casey is asked to look after Sophia, a troubled 12-year-old with a sad past. Sophia’s actions are disturbing and provocative and, before long, Casey and her family find themselves in a dark and dangerous situation.Two years ago Sophia’s mother had a terrible accident. Sophia has been in care ever since.Right away, Casey feels something isn’t right. Sophia’s a well-developed girl, who looks more like 18 than 12. She only seems to have eyes and ears for men, and treats all women with contempt and disgust. And she has everyone around her jumping through hoops.Over time, as more details begin to emerge about Sophia’s past, it becomes clear that her behaviour is a front for an early life filled with pain and suffering. But although Casey feels she is gradually breaking through to Sophia and getting her to open up about things she has never spoken about before, her violence is threatening the safety of the whole family, forcing Casey to question whether she can really handle this lost and damaged girl.Both shocking and inspiring, this true story will shed new light on the extreme and sometimes dangerous nature of foster care.Includes a sample chapter of Little Prisoners.
Sunday Times Bestselling Author
Casey Watson
Crying For Help
Dedication
To my wonderful and supportive family
Contents
Title Page
Dedication
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Epilogue
Exclusive sample chapter (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter 1 (#litres_trial_promo)
Casey Watson (#litres_trial_promo)
Acknowledgements (#litres_trial_promo)
Copyright
About the Publisher
Prologue
8.15am, Wednesday 15 October
Transcript of a call to emergency services, [location given] Response Centre
999 OPERATOR – ‘Police emergency. Can I help you?’
YOUNG GIRL – ‘It’s my mum. I think she’s dead.’
OPERATOR – ‘Can I have your name and address, lovey?’