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Andrew, a mid‑thirties advertising executive, returns to his rural upstate New York hometown for his mother’s funeral. Although he intended to leave the slow backwater behind, memories of his past tug him back. Memories of Eden Close – a tomboy childhood companion whose sight was lost in a violent accident – haunt him. Their earlier friendship, forged through shared adventures in summer cornfields, cigarettes, skating, and fishing, has ended. Now, with warnings ignored, Andrew feels compelled to protect Eden from relentless neglect and uncover the gruesome truth behind that night. The novel blends psychological insight with mystery and crime elements, set against the backdrop of New York’s rural environment.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Crime Fiction/Noir
Authors: Anita Shreve
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