Books like Black Rabbit summer by Kevin Brooks
In the heat of an English summer, Pete Boland's seemingly idle days are interrupted by a call to reunite at a local funfair. The gathering of five old friends brings to light long‑standing secrets, bitterness, and jealousy. As these hidden tensions resurface, the group becomes entangled in a night of danger and mystery, pushing them toward the worst day of their lives.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Kevin Brooks
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