Description
Guy, a seasoned drifter with a penchant for deception, makes a long-awaited return to Coniston, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of England's Lake District. His arrival sets off a chain of events that unearths old secrets and buried resentments among the locals. Once a charming escape, Coniston now harbors shadows of the past, and as Guy navigates its twisting paths, he finds himself entwined in a web of intrigue and danger.
The righteous and the ruthless collide as Guy's presence rekindles memories of unresolved mysteries tied to a long-ago tragedy. Whispers of old rivalries and hidden motives simmer beneath the village's serene surface, prompting Guy to confront not only the ghosts of his past but also the icy grip of a more sinister threat. The labyrinth of deceit deepens as he engages with a cast of colorful characters, each holding pieces of a puzzle he never intended to solve.
As he delves deeper, the stakes become perilously high. Every choice he makes echoes in the lives of those around him, leading to a climactic revelation that could either redeem him or seal his fate forever. In this atmospheric tale where treachery lurks at every corner, Guy's journey is one of self-discovery, an exploration of the blurry line between guilt and innocence amidst the haunting beauty of nature.
The righteous and the ruthless collide as Guy's presence rekindles memories of unresolved mysteries tied to a long-ago tragedy. Whispers of old rivalries and hidden motives simmer beneath the village's serene surface, prompting Guy to confront not only the ghosts of his past but also the icy grip of a more sinister threat. The labyrinth of deceit deepens as he engages with a cast of colorful characters, each holding pieces of a puzzle he never intended to solve.
As he delves deeper, the stakes become perilously high. Every choice he makes echoes in the lives of those around him, leading to a climactic revelation that could either redeem him or seal his fate forever. In this atmospheric tale where treachery lurks at every corner, Guy's journey is one of self-discovery, an exploration of the blurry line between guilt and innocence amidst the haunting beauty of nature.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
294
Language
English
Published
Jan 15, 2007
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Editions
11 editions
ISBN-10
1590583280
ISBN-13
9781590583289
Genres
Mystery