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After the collapse of his newspaper and the death of his wife, former journalist David Harwood returns to his childhood home in Promise Falls, New York, with his nine‑year‑old son. He is pushed into a town where a secret about a child raised by his mother, the murder of a mysterious woman, and animal killings hint at a buried crime. As he investigates, David discovers that the town’s hidden sins and a more sinister force threaten everyone’s safety.
The novel blends family drama, rural mystery, and psychological thriller elements, exploring how a community’s history can shape its present.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Linwood Barclay
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