
Death of an Outsider
by:
M.C. Beaton
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0446614726
ISBN 13: 9780446614726
Publication date:
July 1st, 2005
Publisher: Warner Books
Pages: 194
Genres: Mystery, Humor, Business & Economics
In a remote Scottish town where gloomy weather reflects the townspeople's discontent, a wave of intrigue unfolds when an unpopular figure turns up dead. The town, long accustomed to its dark skies and even darker secrets, finds itself in the midst of chaos as the news spreads. The villagers, already burdened by their own woes, reluctantly turn their attention to the notable outsider—a man whose charm barely concealed a shadowy past.
As the investigation unfolds, a tapestry of complex relationships and simmering resentments is revealed. The townsfolk, each of whom has their own reasons to despise the victim, become both suspects and witnesses in a tangled web of deceit. Amidst the biting winds and chilling atmosphere, a determined detective emerges, navigating the murky waters of small-town dynamics and hidden rivalries.
This tale of murder probes the depths of human nature, exposing how envy and betrayal can fester in the most mundane of places. Sifting through lies and half-truths, the detective must decipher the truth while staying one step ahead of the ever-watchful eyes of the community. As tensions rise, long-buried secrets begin to surface, leaving everyone to question not just who committed the crime, but what darkness lies in the heart of the town itself.
As the investigation unfolds, a tapestry of complex relationships and simmering resentments is revealed. The townsfolk, each of whom has their own reasons to despise the victim, become both suspects and witnesses in a tangled web of deceit. Amidst the biting winds and chilling atmosphere, a determined detective emerges, navigating the murky waters of small-town dynamics and hidden rivalries.
This tale of murder probes the depths of human nature, exposing how envy and betrayal can fester in the most mundane of places. Sifting through lies and half-truths, the detective must decipher the truth while staying one step ahead of the ever-watchful eyes of the community. As tensions rise, long-buried secrets begin to surface, leaving everyone to question not just who committed the crime, but what darkness lies in the heart of the town itself.