Bearing Secrets
Bearing Secrets by Richard Barre is a first edition published by Berkley Prime Crime in 1998. This 275-page novel follows Wil Hardesty, a private investigator grappling with his past as he navigates the complexities of a case involving the discovery of a long-forgotten plane wreck and its illicit cargo. The narrative unfolds as Hardesty is drawn into a web of secrets and lies, prompted by the suspicious suicide of ’60s radical Max Pfeiffer.
Readers will find that the story delves into themes of mystery and city life, as Hardesty’s investigation reveals deeper truths that challenge his understanding of morality and justice. The plot thickens when Pfeiffer’s daughter seeks Hardesty’s help to uncover what really happened, pushing him to confront not only the present dangers but also the shadows of his own history. This edition presents a compelling exploration of hard-boiled detective fiction, inviting readers into a world where past sins resurface and the quest for truth becomes a personal battle.
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In his Shamus Award-winning first novel, “The Innocents, ” Richard Barre introduced audiences to Wil Hardesty, a ground-down PI “trying hard to survive a few of life’s dirtier tricks” ( “Cleveland Plain Dealer” ). Now Hardesty must face more than just his past when the discovery of the seventeen-year-old wreckage of a plane — and its illicit cargo — prompts the suicide of ’60s radical Max Pfeiffer. But Pfeiffer’s daughter knows it wasn’t suicide. She wants Hardesty to unearth the truth — even if it means unearthing past sins better left in peace…
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