Chris Whitaker Knihy

Mladistvý delikvent Vincent se po mnoha letech vrací z vězení domů, což nepřijde všem úplně po chuti. Napínavý i dojemný románový příběh o snaze protlouct se životem a chránit své nejbližší. Před třiceti lety Vincent King zabil člověka. Po odpykání trestu se vrací do svého rodného městečka Cape Haven v Kalifornii. Ne každý ho ale rád vidí. Třeba Star Radleyová, jeho dávná láska, ale také sestra dívky, kterou Vincent připravil o život, nebo Stařina třináctiletá dcera Duchess, která neúnavně pečuje o mladšího bratra i labilní matku. Ve snaze ochránit své blízké ovšem Duchess roztočí kolo událostí, které budou mít tragické důsledky nejen pro její rodinu, ale i pro celé město. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

The narrative intertwines a gripping missing persons mystery with the chilling elements of a serial killer thriller, all while exploring an epic love story that adds depth to the plot. Each storyline presents a unique twist, keeping readers engaged as they navigate through suspense and romance. The characters face intense challenges, revealing their complexities and driving the emotional stakes higher as the mystery unfolds. This multifaceted approach ensures an intriguing experience that blends tension with heartfelt connections.

Nothing is as it seems in Tall Oaks, a small California town where everyone knows each other and violent crime is unheard of. The community's idyllic façade is shattered when a kidnapper in a clown costume snatches three-year-old Harry Monroe from his own home. Despite sensational media coverage and dogged police investigations, the abduction remains a mystery. Three months later, Harry is still missing and most people have moved on, except for Jessica, Harry's distraught mother, and Jim, the local sheriff. Anyone in Tall Oaks could be a suspect: Jerry, the loner with a secret that only his mother knows; Jared, the roving lothario; teenage Manny, an aspiring gangster; and even Jessica's Aunt Henrietta and Uncle Roger, who are clearly hiding something. Chris Whitaker’s debut novel, with its striking blend of tragedy and offbeat humor, was awarded the U.K. Crime Writers' Association New Blood Dagger Award. The Guardian praised this beguiling novel as "a pleasingly unusual mixture of a psychological thriller and screwball comedy," noting that "the combination of verve, humor, and pathos make it well worth a read."

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