A cerebral mystery with real emotional stakes…
In Monday’s slow-burning European noir, buried secrets and personal history prove as dangerous as any crime. Swiss journalist Emma Bally expects little from the estate of a wealthy acquaintance. Instead, a mysterious bequest plunges her into a labyrinth of lies, privilege, and suspicious deaths. The closer she comes to understanding her benefactor’s intentions, the more she is forced to question the story she has always believed about her own family.
Monday weaves together psychological suspense, family secrets, and European noir with admirable restraint. Moving between the stark beauty of the Swiss Alps and the cultivated elegance of Monaco, the novel explores the hidden fractures beneath lives built on wealth and reputation. Emma Bally’s personal connection to the mystery adds emotional weight, while the carefully paced narrative favors revelation over sensation. The result is an atmospheric and intelligent mystery distinguished by its psychological depth. Lovers of slow-burn mysteries rich in atmosphere and psychological depth will be greatly rewarded.
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Pub date April 14, 2026
Print length 357 pages
ISBN 979-8252115917
Price $22.99 (USD) Hardback, $14.99 Paperback, $9.99 Kindle edition, $0.00 Kindle unlimited
