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Lie In Wait
Detective John Harmon is called to a remote, isolated island off the coast of Maine following the discovery of a woman's body washed ashore. As Harmon begins his investigation, it quickly becomes apparent that this is no ordinary drowning; the victim is connected in a disturbing way to Harmon's own buried past. Forced to confront long-forgotten traumas and secrets, he finds himself navigating a community steeped in its own dark history, where everyone harbors hidden motives and trust is a dangerous commodity. The island itself becomes a character, its claustrophobic atmosphere amplifying the sense of dread and isolation. The novel delves into the psychological toll of guilt, the inescapable nature of past sins, and the corrosive power of secrets that fester over time. Harmon, a man haunted by his own demons and past failures, must race against time to unmask a killer whose actions are deeply intertwined with historical grievances and personal vendettas. What makes "Lie in Wait" compelling is its atmospheric tension, the intricate unraveling of a complex mystery that blends present danger with past betrayals, and the deep dive into the protagonist's internal struggle as he grapples with justice, redemption, and the ghosts he cannot outrun.
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$7.5
1 copy
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pages
464
Format
PAPERBACK
ISBN-13
9780062424778
ISBN-10
0062424777
Language
English
Published
2016-02-02
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