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James Marrison's chilling debut plunges readers into the secrets, fears, and lies of a small community, appealing to fans of Broadchurch and The Missing. A man is found dead near his home with a pitchfork through his neck, and DCI Guillermo Downes, who knows the victim from a decade-old case involving two missing girls, is called to investigate. Although the dead man was previously a suspect, his death reignites hope for the families that the truth may finally surface. As Downes, haunted by his past, teams up with Sergeant Graves, they uncover a darkness within the investigation that surpasses their worst fears. The intertwining of past and present forces them to confront a terrible truth lurking beneath the surface. Praise highlights the unique perspective of an Argentinian DCI in middle England, emphasizing Downes's intelligent policework that keeps readers engaged. The plot is noted for its strength and texture, setting it apart from typical debuts. Critics commend Marrison's ability to evoke a strong sense of place, with a surprising and unusual conclusion that will catch readers off guard.
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The Drowning Ground, James Marrison
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2015
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- Titolo
- The Drowning Ground
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- James Marrison
- Editore
- Michael Joseph
- Pubblicato
- 2015
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 384
- ISBN10
- 0718179102
- ISBN13
- 9780718179106
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Gialli & Thriller, Temi psicologici, Thriller, Letteratura britannica, Omicidi, Inghilterra, Letteratura inglese, Ragazze, Incidente, Scomparse, Ricerca, Male, Malvagi, Argentina
- Prima pubblicazione
- 2015
- Titolo originale
- The Drowning Ground
- Valutazione
- 4,2 su 5
- Descrizione
- James Marrison's chilling debut plunges readers into the secrets, fears, and lies of a small community, appealing to fans of Broadchurch and The Missing. A man is found dead near his home with a pitchfork through his neck, and DCI Guillermo Downes, who knows the victim from a decade-old case involving two missing girls, is called to investigate. Although the dead man was previously a suspect, his death reignites hope for the families that the truth may finally surface. As Downes, haunted by his past, teams up with Sergeant Graves, they uncover a darkness within the investigation that surpasses their worst fears. The intertwining of past and present forces them to confront a terrible truth lurking beneath the surface. Praise highlights the unique perspective of an Argentinian DCI in middle England, emphasizing Downes's intelligent policework that keeps readers engaged. The plot is noted for its strength and texture, setting it apart from typical debuts. Critics commend Marrison's ability to evoke a strong sense of place, with a surprising and unusual conclusion that will catch readers off guard.