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Thomas Cook, a renowned author of psychological thrillers, has penned an unforgettable novel that intertwines the tortured life of a man with a deadly mystery that spans five decades. Set in the serene artists' community of Riverwood, the story revolves around Faye Harrison, a teenage girl who was murdered at the estate fifty years ago. Her dying mother, desperate for answers, calls upon Paul Graves, a writer who uses the art of fiction to unravel the truth about her daughter's murder. The novel explores themes of forbidden love, secrets, and the haunting consequences of the past.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Thomas H. Cook
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