Across the Singing Bridge
Across the Singing Bridge by E D Ward, published by River Run Select on August 29, 2017, is a 390-page work of fiction that delves into the complexities of small-town life in Down East Maine during the early 1980s. The narrative follows Kenny Collins, a newcomer who encounters the entrenched traditions and hidden dangers of the community, particularly through his interactions with Mary Bagley, a local woman aware of the darker side of her neighbors. As Kenny becomes embroiled in local conflicts involving drug dealings and blackmail, state trooper Harry Circus strives to intervene and break the cycle of abuse.
In this second installment of the Harry Circus Mystery series, E D Ward examines themes of class and the challenges faced by outsiders attempting to integrate into a tightly-knit society. Readers will find a blend of mystery and crime elements as the story unfolds, highlighting the tensions that arise when personal ambitions clash with local customs. The book presents a vivid portrayal of rural life and the complexities that accompany it, making it a notable addition to the genres of mystery and police procedural.
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In the early 1980s, a stranger by the name of Kenny Collins moves to Down East Maine–a place rooted in the traditions of those who were born and bred there, and meets Mary Bagley, a woman who knows all too well the insidious nature of certain locals. Between drug dealings, blackmailing, and wild outbursts, Kenny becomes the subject of the rumor mill, and local state trooper, Harry Circus, does everything in his power to stop the cycle of abuse.
In the second book of the Harry Circus Mystery series, Across the Singing Bridge, E.D. Ward explores the boundaries of class in eastern Maine, and the tragedies that occur when outsiders try to become insiders.
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