Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
336
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 2011
Publisher
Macmillan
ISBN-10
0230736386
ISBN-13
9780230736382
Description
In the picturesque seaside resort of Smalting, where calm waves lap against sandy shores and residents bask in the tranquility of their affluent lives, a shocking discovery disrupts the peace. Human remains unearthed near the beloved beach hut ignite a wave of anxiety among the town's inhabitants, who are not used to the dark shadows of crime lurking in their idyllic setting. As whispers of fear ripple through the community, everyone is left to wonder: who could have met such a fate in their quaint town?
Amidst the chaos, the local characters, each with their quirks and secrets, find themselves drawn into the mystery. The seasoned amateur detective, driven by a desire for justice, takes it upon himself to unravel the threads of this unsettling event. With each clue he uncovers, the layers of the community's facade begin to peel away, revealing personal vendettas, hidden relationships, and long-buried secrets threatening to surface.
As the investigation unfolds, tensions mount and Smalting's picturesque veneer starts to crack, forcing the community to confront uncomfortable truths. The story deftly weaves humor with intrigue, challenging the notion of tranquility in a town that now grapples with the knowledge that beneath its serene surface lie dark mysteries waiting to be brought to light.
Amidst the chaos, the local characters, each with their quirks and secrets, find themselves drawn into the mystery. The seasoned amateur detective, driven by a desire for justice, takes it upon himself to unravel the threads of this unsettling event. With each clue he uncovers, the layers of the community's facade begin to peel away, revealing personal vendettas, hidden relationships, and long-buried secrets threatening to surface.
As the investigation unfolds, tensions mount and Smalting's picturesque veneer starts to crack, forcing the community to confront uncomfortable truths. The story deftly weaves humor with intrigue, challenging the notion of tranquility in a town that now grapples with the knowledge that beneath its serene surface lie dark mysteries waiting to be brought to light.
Genres
Mystery
Crime