Boy in the Well
Boy in the Well by Douglas Lindsay is a gripping addition to the crime fiction genre, published by Hodder on June 16, 2020. This 384-page novel introduces DI Ben Westphall, who faces an unusual investigation when the body of a young boy, dubbed #Boy9, is found in a well that has been sealed for two centuries. The discovery raises unsettling questions, as the corpse appears to be only days old, leading Westphall to delve into the secrets of the farmers who own the land.
Readers will find a complex narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and the supernatural, as Westphall navigates through layers of deception and historical connections to solve the case. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, where past crimes echo into the present, challenging Westphall to confront both the living and the dead. This edition offers a detailed exploration of crime and detective work, making it a noteworthy entry for fans of thrillers and police procedurals.
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DI WESTPHALL.
No ordinary detective.
No ordinary investigations.
A twisting new crime series set in the Scottish Highlands. For fans of Stephen King, Christopher Brookmyre and John Connolly.
‘A dark and satisfying mystery . . . This one comes thoroughly recommended’ James Oswald
The body of a young boy is discovered at the bottom of a well that has been sealed for two hundred years. Yet the corpse is only days old . . .
No one comes forward to identify #Boy9, and DI Ben Westphall’s only suspects are the farmers on whose land the well sits. They certainly seem as though they have something to hide. But it might not be what he thinks.
Soon, similarities from an old crime emerge and Westphall must look to the past to piece together the dark and twisted events taking place in the present.
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT BOY IN THE WELL
‘Intricately and expertly plotted . . . What an ending! One which left me wholly satisfied’
‘The mystery surrounding #Boy9 as he comes to be known is a genuine puzzle and had me hooked from start to finish as I was desperate to know who he was and how he got there’
‘Westphall is a great character and a breathe of fresh air in this genre. A great series you will be pleased you’ve found.’
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