Death in a Lonely Place
Death in a Lonely Place by Stig Abell is a mystery novel published by HarperCollins in 2024, featuring 352 pages in English. The story follows former London detective Jake Jackson, who seeks a tranquil life in the village of Caelum Parvum. However, his newfound peace is disrupted when an old case resurfaces, forcing him to confront the shadowy world of No Taboo, a secretive group catering to the elite of Britain.
Readers will find an intricate narrative that challenges their detective skills as Jake navigates the complexities of trust and deception in his idyllic surroundings. The plot thickens when his partner, Livia, takes a job with a powerful publishing magnate, raising suspicions about her employer’s ties to the clandestine group. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly serene community, the book delves into themes of crime and intrigue, inviting readers to unravel the mysteries that threaten Jake’s peaceful existence.
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Former London detective Jake Jackson–introduced in the acclaimed mystery Death Under a Little Sky–finds his new life in the country threatened by an old case from the past in this absorbing mystery that will challenge readers’ detective skills.
In a quiet village, a storm is brewing . . .
Detective Jake Jackson left London for a quiet life in Caelum Parvum. The idyllic country village offers the peace he craves–tending to his chickens, swimming in his lake, and spending long, lazy evenings with his new love, Livia. It’s the perfect setting for their relationship to blossom.
Then a case from the past re-emerges, shattering the calm and plunging Jake into the shadowy world of No Taboo–a clandestine group which serves the extravagant whims of Britain’s elite. And when Livia accepts a position working for a powerful publishing magnate, suspicions arise about her new employer’s connection to the mysterious group.
As unseen forces manipulate those around him, Jake races to expose the deception that threatens his peaceful world. Amid the desolate beauty and seemingly friendly faces of this small, cozy community, Jake must decide who he can really trust . . . or learn just how far No Taboo will go to protect their secrets.
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