Still Waters
Still Waters by John Harvey, published by Henry Holt in 1997, is a compelling addition to the mystery and detective genre, spanning 311 pages. The narrative begins with the discovery of a young woman’s body in a city canal, prompting police to suspect a serial killer. However, as the investigation unfolds, it becomes personal for Charlie Resnick when he learns that his lover, Hannah, was acquainted with the victim, leading him to delve deeper into the case.
In this first edition, readers will find Resnick grappling with the complexities of domestic abuse as he navigates the investigation. The story explores themes of love, violence, and the intricate dynamics between abuser and victim. As Resnick confronts these challenging issues, he is forced to reflect on the broader implications of complicity in personal destruction. This edition presents a nuanced look at the darker aspects of human relationships within the framework of a traditional mystery.
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The battered body of a young woman is found floating in the still waters of a city canal. Police suspect a serial killer, which makes it a case for the newly formed Serious Crime Squad. Not Charlie Resnick’s case, then; not his worry.
But soon another body is found, and this time Charlie has a personal interest. His lover, Hannah, knew the murdered woman – knew, too, that her husband was insanely jealous. And very free with his fists. Arguing that her friend was the victim of domestic abuse, not the target of some serial killer, Hannah persuades Charlie to take on the case.
In his ninth venture into urban mayhem, Resnick tackles the all-too-common problem of spousal violence. Investigating the murder, he runs head-on into deeply disturbing questions about the nature of love, about the relationship of abuser and abused, and about our complicity in our own destruction.
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