Five Decembers
Five Decembers by James Kestrel, published by Titan on September 13, 2022, is a historical thriller that intricately weaves themes of war, love, and crime. Set in December 1941, the narrative follows police detective Joe McGrady as he investigates a homicide that leads him on a transformative journey across the Pacific, coinciding with the impending attack on Pearl Harbor. This edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a detailed exploration of the events that shaped a pivotal moment in history.
Readers will find a multifaceted story that delves into the human experience during wartime, highlighting survival, loss, and the emotional toll of conflict. The novel not only presents a gripping crime investigation but also paints a vivid picture of the era, capturing the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of global turmoil. With elements of mystery and suspense, Five Decembers invites readers to engage with its rich narrative and historical context, making it a significant addition to the genres of literature and fiction.
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Winner of the 2022 Edgar Award for Best Novel
“War, imprisonment, torture, romance…The novel has an almost operatic symmetry, and Kestrel turns a beautiful phrase.”
New York Times
Five Decembers is a gripping thriller, a staggering portrait of war, and a heartbreaking love story, as unforgettable as All the Light We Cannot See.
NOMINATED FOR BEST NOVEL IN THE 2022 EDGAR AWARDS
NOMINATED FOR BEST THRILLER IN THE 2022 BARRY AWARDS
“Read this book for its palpitating story, its perfect emotional and physical detailing and, most of all, for its unforgettable conjuring of a steamy quicksilver world that will be new to almost every reader.”
Pico Iyer
December 1941. America teeters on the brink of war, and in Honolulu, Hawaii, police detective Joe McGrady is assigned to investigate a homicide that will change his life forever. Because the trail of murder he uncovers will lead him across the Pacific, far from home and the woman he loves; and though the U.S. doesn’t know it yet, a Japanese fleet is already steaming toward Pearl Harbor.
This extraordinary novel is so much more than just a gripping crime story—it’s a story of survival against all odds, of love and loss and the human cost of war. Spanning the entirety of World War II, FIVE DECEMBERS is a beautiful, masterful, powerful novel that will live in your memory forever.
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