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‘Superb… immensely readable, genuinely intriguing.’ Washington Post
‘Tour-de-force whodunnit from a writer of majestic talent. Straub has made the difficult transition from horror to mainstream dark fiction with an effortless ease of which most other writers can barely dream.’ Northern Echo
‘A satisfyingly complex thriller.’ Time Out
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A dark, haunting, multi-layered story of detection and suspense from the acclaimed author of Koko, The Talisman and Mr X. First published in 1990 and now reissued in a new cover style.
On the tiny Caribbean island of Mill Walk, the rich play tennis, polo and golf, trying to ignore the distasteful realities of life. So when Tom Pasmore, the grandson of a powerful establishment figure, develops a passion for detective work – particularly murder cases – his reputation undergoes a subtle darkening.
One murder in particular fascinates Tom – the 1925 killing of Jeanine Thielman at Eagle Lake, a resort patronized only by the cream of the island’s upper crust community. But when he starts investigating the case, Tom arouses much more than mere disapproval. On the edge of a web of corruption, deceit and violence, he is in danger of uncovering the darkest secrets of the people who own and run Mill Walk.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a coming-of-age story intertwined with a web of family secrets told from the point of view of Tom. Peter Straub's characters and locations are so believable you really do feel as if you watching as a bystander to the action. I literally could not put this book down (except I suppose to eat) until I had finnished it - and went straight out and bought 'The Throat'. Buy this book!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked this as a holiday read, and quite frankly I couldn't put it down. There are many intertwining stories leading to a quite unexpected ending. Tom Pasmore's journey of self discovery, combined with several murders amongst the fictional communities elite draws you in, not as a passive observer but as a participant in what is going on. There are enough characters in the story to enable to identify yourself with one.
A highly recommended read, on a par with many Stephen King novels.
It is little wonder that Stephen King thinks so highly of Peter Straub, and has collaberated with him on several books.
Since buying this book almost accidentally, I have since purchased several more of his books, and as I class myself to be a "fussy reader", I can give no higher praise to this author.
A highly recommended read, on a par with many Stephen King novels.
It is little wonder that Stephen King thinks so highly of Peter Straub, and has collaberated with him on several books.
Since buying this book almost accidentally, I have since purchased several more of his books, and as I class myself to be a "fussy reader", I can give no higher praise to this author.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book surprised me! I have read most of Straub's books and had anticipated something more mysterious, supernatural.
Let the record show that I was not in the least disappointed!!
Straub writes horror like noone else, gives you that creepy feeling, that makes you look over your shoulder ell the time, but he is also very good at crime stories. It would be interesting, should he want to write more books like these, without any supernatural accurrencies, but still dark, gloomy and ill-boding.
The story is very good and enjoyed every page of the long read.!
Excellent!
Let the record show that I was not in the least disappointed!!
Straub writes horror like noone else, gives you that creepy feeling, that makes you look over your shoulder ell the time, but he is also very good at crime stories. It would be interesting, should he want to write more books like these, without any supernatural accurrencies, but still dark, gloomy and ill-boding.
The story is very good and enjoyed every page of the long read.!
Excellent!
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A brilliant Mystery, Murder, detective time piece.
Set in the fiftie's on a secluded island of power & wealth, poverty & corruption. Tom, a ten year old has an enthusiasm for detective work. Read more
Published on 6 July 2003 by "camilla306"
A brilliant Mystery, Murder, detective time piece.
Set in the fiftie's on a secluded island of power & wealth, poverty & corruption. Tom, a ten year old has an enthusiasm for detective work. Read more
Published on 6 July 2003 by "camilla306"
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