Broken Promise
Broken Promise by Linwood Barclay is a novel published by Penguin Publishing Group on March 1, 2016. This edition spans 528 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in the small town of Promise Falls, where David Harwood, after experiencing personal losses, returns to his childhood home and uncovers a shocking family secret involving his cousin Marla and a mysterious child she claims was left on her porch.
Readers will find a narrative rich in suspense and crime as David delves into the circumstances surrounding the child’s origins and the murder of its real mother. The plot thickens with the presence of an abandoned Ferris wheel, symbolizing the town’s hidden past and the secrets that linger within. This exploration of domestic life intertwined with thrilling elements invites readers to unravel the complexities of family ties and the repercussions of buried secrets.
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From New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay comes an explosive novel set in the peaceful small town of Promise Falls, where secrets can always be buried—but never forgotten…
After his wife’s death and the loss of his job, David Harwood moves back into his childhood home in Promise Falls, New York—where he comes across a shocking family secret.
David finds his cousin Marla, raising a child who is not her own—a baby she claims was a gift from an “angel” left on her porch. When the baby’s real mother is found murdered, David can’t help wanting to figure out what happened—even if it means proving his cousin’s guilt.
Marla’s mysterious child is just the tip of the iceberg. Other strange things are happening. An abandoned Ferris wheel stands as an ominous warning. And someone has decided that the entire town must pay for the sins of its past….
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