The Killing Moon A Novel
The Killing Moon by Chuck Hogan is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster in 2008, featuring 384 pages in English. This novel follows Donald Maddox, who returns to his Massachusetts hometown after fifteen years. Despite lacking a law enforcement background, he secures a position as an auxiliary patrolman in a police force that is more feared than trusted. The tranquility of the town is shattered by a brutal murder, leading to a state police investigation and a townwide manhunt, revealing hidden secrets among both the local officers and Maddox.
Readers will find a tightly woven mystery as Maddox’s past begins to unravel amidst the chaos. The narrative delves into themes of conspiracy and danger, as Maddox becomes embroiled in a situation that threatens not only his life but also the lives of those around him. The book presents a blend of fiction, mystery, and suspense, showcasing Hogan’s skill in crafting a story filled with complex characters and a gripping plot.
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Donald Maddox has returned to his sleepy Massachusetts hometown after fifteen years away. Although he has no law enforcement background, he finds a job as an auxiliary patrolman — on a local police force known to inspire more fear than trust. When the brutal murder of a local resident shatters the isolation of this forgotten place, triggering the arrival of state police homicide detectives and a townwide manhunt, both the local cops and Maddox appear to have something to hide. As the tightly wound mystery that is Maddox’s past begins to unravel, he becomes ensnared in a deadly conspiracy that ultimately threatens his life, as well as the lives of those around him.
A brilliantly plotted page-turner told with soul-deep characterization, crisp pacing, and unflinching realism, The Killing Moon proves Chuck Hogan as the unrivaled master of gritty suspense.
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