Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
181
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1976
Publisher
Published for the Crime Club by Doubleday
ISBN-10
0385115881
ISBN-13
9780385115889
Description
Set against the backdrop of an oppressive summer in the small town of Coffin Country, Aaron Marc Stein crafts a gripping narrative that intertwines unsettling events with the everyday lives of its residents. The story unfolds through a series of mysterious happenings that test the limits of friendship, trust, and morality. As the heat rises, so does the tension among the townsfolk, each grappling with their own secrets and fears.
The characters are vividly drawn, each bringing their own unique perspective to the unfolding drama. Stein masterfully explores themes of human resilience and the darker sides of humanity, as the small community confronts a series of crises that force them to confront their pasts and one another. With an evocative setting and rich character development, the story takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the complexities of life in Coffin Country, leaving them questioning what lies beneath the surface of their own lives.
The characters are vividly drawn, each bringing their own unique perspective to the unfolding drama. Stein masterfully explores themes of human resilience and the darker sides of humanity, as the small community confronts a series of crises that force them to confront their pasts and one another. With an evocative setting and rich character development, the story takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the complexities of life in Coffin Country, leaving them questioning what lies beneath the surface of their own lives.