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.
Iona Whishaw Ordine dei libri
Iona Whishaw fonde magistralmente suspense e profondità psicologica nei suoi romanzi gialli. Le sue opere esplorano spesso intricate relazioni umane e dilemmi morali, guidando il lettore attraverso trame complesse con mano ferma. Lo stile dell'autrice è contraddistinto da una meticolosa attenzione ai dettagli e da una prosa raffinata, che la rendono una voce distintiva nella narrativa poliziesca contemporanea.



- 2024
- 2023
To Track a Traitor
- 512pagine
- 18 ore di lettura
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.
- 2021
A Lethal Lesson
- 448pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
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.