Books like Cul-de-sac by David Lozell Martin
Paul and Annie Milton purchase the derelict mansion known as Cul‑De‑Sac with hopes of restoring it. Soon odd occurrences begin, and they find themselves stalked and haunted as Paul's mental state deteriorates. Former police officer Teddy Camel steps in, investigating the violent murder that took place there seven years earlier. His inquiries reveal a high‑level cover‑up, a family steeped in dark secrets, and an ex‑convict determined to exact his own brutal justice—endeavors that threaten to bring doom to everyone involved.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: David Lozell Martin
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