Books like The straw men by Marshall, Michael
In Montana, the death of a man’s parents under mysterious circumstances prompts an investigation after a funeral that seems to hide more than grief. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, a fifteen‑year‑old girl’s abduction by a presumed‑dead assailant creates a chilling parallel. These two seemingly unrelated events are bound by what is missing—a hidden secret that strikes at the heart of human existence, weaving a suspenseful thriller that interrogates the limits of memory, identity, and the search for truth across two disparate settings.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Marshall, Michael
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