Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Language
English
Published
Aug 20, 2013
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co.
ISBN-10
0805094407
ISBN-13
9780805094404
Description
In a world where shadows linger longer than sunlight, Quirke finds himself immersed in the chilling aftermath of a death that ripples through the lives of those still living. As a pathologist in Dublin, his daily routine of examining the dead has become a haunting reflection of his own solitude and unresolved past. The somber tone of his interactions reveals a man grappling with the weight of memories and lost connections, surrounded by specters of the lives he cannot save or forget.
Amid the parade of the deceased, it is a woman's melancholic smile that pierces through Quirke's somber haze, pulling him back into the realm of the living. Yet, her words echo in the silence, a reminder that despite his professional detachment, the lingering presence of death shapes his very existence. Through the intricacies of human relationships and the pursuit of truth, Quirke is compelled to confront the dark corners of his own heart, leading to revelations that challenge his understanding of life, love, and loss.
Amid the parade of the deceased, it is a woman's melancholic smile that pierces through Quirke's somber haze, pulling him back into the realm of the living. Yet, her words echo in the silence, a reminder that despite his professional detachment, the lingering presence of death shapes his very existence. Through the intricacies of human relationships and the pursuit of truth, Quirke is compelled to confront the dark corners of his own heart, leading to revelations that challenge his understanding of life, love, and loss.
Genres
Mystery
Religion & Spirituality