Village Affairs
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Mystery
Format
Hardcover
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
Oct 31, 2006
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Edition
First Edition
ISBN-10
0312337507
ISBN-13
9780312337506
Description
In a quaint village, the peace is disrupted by a series of mysterious occurrences that shatter the tranquility of everyday life. Phillip Bethancourt, a sharp-witted detective, and his partner, Jack Gibbons, find themselves drawn into a convoluted web of intrigue that only a small community can generate. As they navigate through hidden secrets and buried grudges, the duo discovers that not everything is as it seems beneath the village’s charming façade.
Each mysterious incident builds tension and keeps them on their toes, with the stakes growing higher as they delve deeper into the investigation. Surrounded by eccentric locals, the detectives learn to decipher not only the clues but also the complex relationships that bind the villagers together. The bonds of friendship are tested, and trust becomes a rare commodity as the duo races against time to uncover the truth.
Bethancourt and Gibbons's intellect is matched only by their determination, but as they untangle the conspiracies hiding in plain sight, they begin to question the motives of those they thought they knew. The duo must navigate through lies and uncover unexpected alliances that complicate the case at hand. As the plot thickens, the line between friend and foe blurs, and the detectives must rely on their instincts more than ever.
The idyllic village, with its picturesque landscapes, serves as a stark contrast to the darkness lurking within. With each revelation, both detectives and readers are drawn deeper into a labyrinth of deception that highlights the often hidden tensions simmering beneath the surface of community life. The journey they embark on is not just about solving a mystery but also about understanding the very essence of relationships in a tightly-knit society.
Each mysterious incident builds tension and keeps them on their toes, with the stakes growing higher as they delve deeper into the investigation. Surrounded by eccentric locals, the detectives learn to decipher not only the clues but also the complex relationships that bind the villagers together. The bonds of friendship are tested, and trust becomes a rare commodity as the duo races against time to uncover the truth.
Bethancourt and Gibbons's intellect is matched only by their determination, but as they untangle the conspiracies hiding in plain sight, they begin to question the motives of those they thought they knew. The duo must navigate through lies and uncover unexpected alliances that complicate the case at hand. As the plot thickens, the line between friend and foe blurs, and the detectives must rely on their instincts more than ever.
The idyllic village, with its picturesque landscapes, serves as a stark contrast to the darkness lurking within. With each revelation, both detectives and readers are drawn deeper into a labyrinth of deception that highlights the often hidden tensions simmering beneath the surface of community life. The journey they embark on is not just about solving a mystery but also about understanding the very essence of relationships in a tightly-knit society.
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