The Twelfth Player – Kobo eBook

A thrilling cricket final. A shocking death. A mysterious poisoned water bottle. And a sixteen-year-old boy caught in the middle of a deadly conspiracy.

The final match at Ravenswood Stadium is reaching its climax when Daniel Hayes, the celebrated captain of Hawks Eleven, suddenly collapses and dies after drinking water. What initially appears to be a mysterious medical emergency soon turns into a murder investigation.

Inspector Steven Martin takes charge of the case, but the evidence points in an unexpected direction. The poisoned bottle belonged not to the captain, but to Owen Blake, the team’s sixteen-year-old twelfth player.

Why would anyone want to kill an innocent young boy?

As Steven investigates, he uncovers a dangerous world of match-fixing, gambling, betrayal, secret payments, and organized crime. Team manager Ryan is hiding a dark secret, while the mysterious businessman Mark Davis appears to be controlling everything from behind the scenes.

But the truth is far more complicated than anyone imagined.

With Owen’s life in danger, a ruthless criminal mastermind on the loose, and the pressure mounting, Inspector Steven must uncover the entire conspiracy before more innocent lives are lost.

The Twelfth Player is an engaging mystery thriller about cricket, crime, loyalty, courage, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice. It also delivers a powerful message: even the person standing outside the spotlight can make the biggest difference.

A gripping story that reminds us that heroes are not always the ones holding the bat.