The Mermaid’s Scream
The Mermaid’s Scream by Kate Ellis is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown on October 3, 2017. This 384-page novel explores the mysterious life of Wynn Staniland, a once-celebrated author who retreated from public life in the 1980s following the tragic suicide of his wife. As a young biographer, Zac Wilkinson seeks to uncover the truth behind Staniland’s reclusive nature, but his investigation takes a dark turn when he is found murdered, linking him to a historical murder case and a series of unexplained deaths.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and historical intrigue as DI Wesley Peterson investigates the connections between these events. The narrative delves into the complexities of the past, revealing how the grim re-enactment of a Victorian murder case intertwines with contemporary crimes. As Wesley navigates through layers of deception, the story unfolds with personal stakes that challenge his understanding of truth and justice. This edition presents a compelling exploration of fiction, mystery, and detective elements within a historical context.
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Why did Wynn Staniland, a legend in the literary world, suddenly become a recluse in the 1980s? Most assumed he stopped writing because of his wife’s bizarre suicide; a death that mirrored a murder case from the nineteenth century. And now a promising young author called Zac Wilkinson is working on Staniland’s biography and hopes to reveal the true story to a waiting world – while at the same time keeping his own troubled past hidden from public view.
When Wilkinson is found brutally murdered, DI Wesley Peterson finds links to the unexplained poisoning of a middle-aged couple at a local caravan park – and Wynn Staniland appears to be the connection.
As Wesley delves further into the case he suspects a sinister puppet show might provide the solution: a grim re-enactment of the murder of Mary Field, a cause celebre from the reign of Queen Victoria that inspired Staniland’s best-known novel.
The case becomes personal for Wesley when he discovers his son is involved, and as he begins to unravel decades of secrets and deception, the shocking truth proves almost too much to bear . . .
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