A taut, atmospheric mystery that keeps the pages turning.
Carpentier’s debut is a tightly wound tale where buried secrets threaten to unravel everything. Mike Ellis, a rookie cop in a small Catskill town, struggles under the shadow of his late father, the former police chief. When a new case emerges with chilling parallels, Mike is thrust into a web of buried secrets and mounting tension. Facing a hardened detective and a bitter rival, Mike uncovers damning truths about his father’s past. As national attention builds, he must solve two intertwined murders while reckoning with his own fractured legacy—before the truth destroys him.
Carpentier crafts a tense, layered story driven by richly developed characters. Mike’s struggle to break free from his father’s shadow propels the narrative, while Carolina’s confident, assertive nature provides a stark contrast to his reserved personality. Their evolving relationship adds depth to the plot. The Catskills, with shadowy trails, bustling diners, and unsettling bowling alleys, provide a moody setting that heightens the tension and amplifies the stakes. Themes of legacy, justice, and identity resonate throughout, as characters wrestle with how the past shapes their present and future. A must-read for mystery enthusiasts.
Pub date October 29, 2024
RL Carpentier III
ISBN 979-8991434409
Price $13.99 (USD) Paperback, $5.99 Kindle edition, $0.00 Kindle Unlimited
