Iona Whishaw verbindet meisterhaft Spannung und psychologische Tiefe in ihren Kriminalromanen. Ihre Werke erforschen oft komplexe menschliche Beziehungen und moralische Zwickmühlen und führen den Leser mit sicherer Hand durch verschlungene Handlungsstränge. Der Stil der Autorin zeichnet sich durch akribische Liebe zum Detail und eine verfeinerte Prosa aus, was sie zu einer unverwechselbaren Stimme in der zeitgenössischen Kriminalliteratur macht.
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.
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.
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.