Iona Whishaw combineert meesterlijk spanning en psychologische diepgang in haar mysteriethrillers. Haar werken verkennen vaak ingewikkelde menselijke relaties en morele dilemma's, waarbij ze de lezer met vaste hand door complexe plots leidt. De stijl van de auteur kenmerkt zich door een nauwgezette aandacht voor detail en een verfijnde proza, wat haar vestigt als een onderscheidende stem in de hedendaagse misdaadfictie.
Fans of the author and new readers will discover a captivating experience filled with engaging storytelling and rich characters. The book promises to be highly entertaining, appealing to a wide audience with its blend of humor and drama.
An explosion disrupts a quiet June afternoon in King's Cove, leading Lane to discover an injured, mute Japanese girl hiding near a secluded cabin. Meanwhile, Inspector Darling and Sergeant Ames investigate a murder at a local jeweler's, uncovering a connection to a fellow businessman that ties back to Cornwall and a mining operation on the McKenzie River. As Lane seeks to reunite the girl with her family, the investigation reveals deeper local ties and a complex web of intrigue involving crime and international interests.
Set against a snowy backdrop, a newlywed named Lane steps in as a substitute teacher when both the regular educators are missing under suspicious circumstances. After discovering a ransacked cottage, an unconscious teacher, and a missing colleague, Lane teams up with her husband, Inspector Darling, and his team to uncover the mystery. As they navigate threatening notes and a hit-and-run victim, the small community of King's Cove grapples with new challenges, revealing deeper secrets and tensions among its residents.