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by Mark Mills (Author)
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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: HarperPerennial; New Ed edition (3 Jan 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007161921
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007161928
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,061 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Exquisitively evocative crime novel...'

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'this debut thriller from screenwriter Mark Mills is paced to perfection...Labarde in particular is a joy, the ultimate gritty hero...'

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable read, 9 Mar 2005
By D. M. Liffen (Norfolk UK) - See all my reviews
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I enjoyed this book from start to finish. I wouldnt say that the murder mystery element filled me with a great deal of suspense but it was the books rich history and sense of atmosphere of 1940's Long Island and in particular that of East Hampton originally called Maidstone after the town in Kent, England from where its first settlers hailed.

The story centers primarily upon the 2 main characters being Conrad Labarde, a Basque Fisherman and Deputy Police Chief Tom Hollis. Both for their own reasons have an inextricable need to unravel and solve the mystery of the apparent suicide of society daughter Lillian Wallace.

Extremely well researched, from very early on and most certainly by the end of the book, you will feel a closeness and familiarity to the place, the peoples and its history.

I recommend this read and look forward to more works hopefully soon from Mark Mills!

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping thriller. Amazing debut, can't wait for more, 3 Jul 2004
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Brilliantly realised thriller set in 1940s Long Island. The clever plot immediately draws you in and the characters make it an enjoyable ride. The background historical and technical research fills out the story, creating real authenticity and credibility without getting in the way of the unfolding drama. Mark Mills' first novel is a massively impressive debut - he's a name to watch and I can't wait for more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars! An author to watch., 25 Jun 2006
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Evocative, thrilling, feature rich. The best book that I have read in a long, long time. The novel blends sea-faring, small-town life and the effects of WWII in an unforgetable mix. Incredible to believe that this is a debutant novel.........
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite a page turner
The book centred around a complex character, his strength and determination came through well and he was totally believable. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Riverside Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a detective story
Even judged purely as a detective thriller this book is an excellent read. However it's a lot more than that with a more profound, universal resonance at times thanks to some very... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. I. R. Clarke

2.0 out of 5 stars slow, tedious read
I am in the last twenty per cent of this book and considering starting something else. I agree with the one star review that the characters are shallow, regardless of the long... Read more
Published 5 months ago by T. Waite

4.0 out of 5 stars Real sense of place and period-and a good read
This is a very atmospheric thriller set at the Eastern end of Long Island in the forties.

Mark Mills really draws the reader into the period, and the book has an... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Chris Pearson

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and enjoyable
As with The Savage Garden Mark Mills puts the location at the very heart of this book. It is evident that a very thorough research went into preparation on the historical... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Margo

4.0 out of 5 stars Drips in Atmoshere
Good read. Moves along at a reasonable pace with lashings of atmoshere that perfectly reflects the Hamptons area of Long Island, New York circa 1947. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. C. Saunders

4.0 out of 5 stars Thriller with depth
A murder mystery set in Long Island in the late 1940's with plenty of excellent historical and background information about the area. Read more
Published 18 months ago by LindyLouMac

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting thriller
Set in 1947, two fisherman find the body of a woman, a member of a rich local family, tangled in their net off the coast of Amagansett, Long Island. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Secret Squirrel

1.0 out of 5 stars Go Fishing, anyone?
The storyline of this book is promising: a wealthy young woman is found, drowned, by two fishermen. The coroner's report states death by drowning, so her death is seen as an... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2007 by Salomon

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Very gripping crime novel set in the unusual venue of a North American fishing community. First few pages did not impress but I was soon pleased that I perservered. Excellent
Published on 2 Nov 2006 by Dave

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