Josie
Josie is a passionate scientist based in Penarth, South Wales, who has spent much of her student life studying and working in Sweden. She is highly skilled and knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of her field and some recent experience working in Africa.
Intelligent, determined and deeply committed to her work, she becomes central to understanding the outcome of events that initially appear to have no connection at all.
In the story
Josie's story moves rapidly between Africa, Wales and Sweden, with events unfolding at an alarming pace over an unusually short period of time.
What begins as a field investigation in Africa develops into something far more serious as the evidence precedes her into laboratories and scientific institutions in Europe.
This relentless pace, lack of sleep and growing pressure leave Josie increasingly tired and unusually irritable — even before she begins to realise just how serious the situation may be.