Description
In a small town, a chilling incident shatters the everyday lives of its residents. Two young children go missing, and the unsettling mystery grips the community with terror. The seasoned detective Wexford finds himself grappling with not only the urgency of locating the children but also the dark implications behind such a heinous act.
As he delves deeper into the investigation, Wexford confronts a web of secrets and hidden motivations. The case forces him to scrutinize the characters of people he once viewed as ordinary—those who might harbor unthinkable desires. Each lead uncovers layers of deception, presenting a portrait of a community that is not as safe as it seems.
The search becomes a race against time, revealing the lengths to which individuals can go when pushed to their breaking point. As Wexford inches closer to the truth, he realizes the answers may be more disturbing than he ever anticipated.
As he delves deeper into the investigation, Wexford confronts a web of secrets and hidden motivations. The case forces him to scrutinize the characters of people he once viewed as ordinary—those who might harbor unthinkable desires. Each lead uncovers layers of deception, presenting a portrait of a community that is not as safe as it seems.
The search becomes a race against time, revealing the lengths to which individuals can go when pushed to their breaking point. As Wexford inches closer to the truth, he realizes the answers may be more disturbing than he ever anticipated.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
203 pages
Language
English
Published
Mar 30, 1999
Publisher
Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Editions
10 editions
ISBN-10
0375704892
ISBN-13
9780375704895
Genres
Romance
Mystery
Children’s
Horror
Crime
Nature