Cote Smith duikt in de complexiteit van menselijke relaties en de psychologische diepten van zijn personages. Zijn proza staat bekend om zijn scherpe observatievermogen en realistische weergave van individuen die de uitdagingen van het leven aangaan. Smith vangt meesterlijk de nuances van emotie en motivatie die ons handelen sturen, en creëert zo boeiende en gedenkwaardige verhalen. Zijn werk onderzoekt thema's als identiteit, familie en de zoektocht naar betekenis in de wereld.
The story follows a teenager who uncovers the secrets of a mysterious research facility linked to the disappearance of over three hundred individuals, including her uncle. As she delves deeper into the town's enigmatic past, she encounters clues that may unravel the truth behind the facility's dark history. This explosive prequel to the popular podcast Limetown promises a thrilling exploration of mystery and intrigue.
Readers will have a hard time putting this story down, even as it pulls them deeper into the rabbit hole that is Limetown. The book is appropriate for listeners and nonlisteners alike, and its publication is timed to the Halloween launch of the podcast's second season, so new fans will have hope that their questions might soon get some answers. Publishers Weekly
Set during the summer of 1988 in northeastern Kansas, the story revolves around two young brothers navigating life in a challenging environment marked by their mother's struggles after a divorce and a recent prison escape nearby. With their mother often at work, the boys choose to defy her prohibition against swimming alone in their apartment complex pool, leading to a summer filled with adventure and risk. The narrative explores themes of childhood freedom, familial bonds, and the quest for independence amidst difficult circumstances.