The youngest of ten children, Melissa went missing in Sligo from the care of the Health Service Executive in September 2006. Her remains were found on the shore of Lough Gill in February 2008 following a tip off to Gardai.

The tragic story of Melissa's disappearance, the discovery of her remains and the subsequent trial of Ronnie McManus for her killing are told in this fascinating book. The author also explores the personality of Ronnie McManus, also known as Ronnie Dunbar, a fitness fanatic who believed `the new world was coming'.

This chilling story has all the elements of a court room drama, a psychological thriller and a murder mystery. It will appeal to anyone fascinated by true crime and by the depths of human depravity.