The Levels

A suspenseful tale of secrets and suspicion in rural Wales. When a military drone crashes into a holiday park, killing a young mother, Abby Hughes suspects more than just a tragic accident. Driven by a need to uncover the truth, Abby investigates a homeless mapmaker who hated war, but powerful forces seek to bury the incident. Set against the backdrop of a close-knit Welsh community, Abby must confront local secrets and her own sense of guilt as she navigates a web of deceit. Is the crash a deliberate act of sabotage, or is there a more sinister explanation? For readers who enjoy atmospheric thrillers, The Levels explores themes of responsibility, violence, and the hidden costs of progress. Will Abby find the truth before she becomes the next victim?

Helen Pendry has worked in higher education, research and editing. She has also worked in a zoo, a hostel, a bookshop and the European Parliament. Her articles and reviews have appeared in Planet Magazine, New Welsh Review and Wales Arts Review, and she has been the recipient of a Literature Wales Bursary Award. She lives in Machynlleth. Helen Pendry has worked in higher education, research and editing. She has also worked in a zoo, a hostel, a bookshop and the European Parliament. Her articles and reviews have appeared in Planet Magazine, New Welsh Review and Wales Arts Review, and she has been the recipient of a Literature Wales Bursary Award. She lives in Machynlleth.