Right Then

NOTE: Those who missed it might wish to read The Estate, published 12/25/2025 - 01/13/2026, before beginning this book.

Right Then is the continuation of Riley Shaw’s story after Kieran abandoned him to survive Cradle Grove on his own. Riley’s greatest wish in life is to be seen; however, to date, his focus has had to remain on simply staying alive.

Along the way, he is kidnapped by Kieran’s terrifying, obsessive architect: a man named Ben whose sole intent is to convince the lad to assist in finding Kieran. Will Riley be able to survive his missing boss’s monstrous mentor—a sociopath with a taste for precision and an even bigger secret? Once again, young Riley is faced with staying alive. Will there ever be a time when he is more than just an afterthought?

We join Right then Riley a scrawny, scary, always an afterthought and Ben Appleby a sociopath, who likes precision and carries a huge secret

Keir and Lee have disappeared, but Ben is determined to get them back.

Ben takes Riley back to his house,where they initially argue. But Ben convinces Riley to be the bait.

What follows is a wonderful adventure, that takes us to motorway service stations, cities and plenty of other place's.

We are treated to some violence, murder, love and a little hanky pinky.

But you need to read on to discover what happens to Riley, Kier, Ben and Lee.

Highly recommended.

What a scary, exciting tale focusing on Kier's sidekick Riley and the monster, Ben. Keir has run away with Lee, Ben was his project, Kier, back He is his architect and he wants him back. Ben finds Riley and is disoriented by the chaos he creates, He is going to use Riley as bait to get Kier back.

"I am not 'sweet'," Ben snarled, leaning his weight against Riley. "I am his architect. I am the one who made him. And you... you are nothing. You are the dirt he scraped off his shoe."

He takes Riley to his home. Riley is not sure he is going to live or not. This mystery expands and revises Ben's assumptions and eventually draws in a 4 main characters. You will be amazed how people grow and warp and have new wants. This will almost conclude with a life and death struggle. This does not appear to be set up for Happily Ever After ending.

Do not put this down!