In the Dark A Novel
In the Dark A Novel by Brian Freeman, published by St. Martin’s Press on March 30, 2010, is a reprint edition comprising 416 pages. This atmospheric thriller delves into the complex past of Detective Jonathan Stride, who is haunted by a murder case from thirty years ago. The story unfolds during a sultry summer night when Stride’s life intertwines with the brutal murder of Laura, the sister of his first love, Cindy. As Stride confronts the unresolved mysteries surrounding Laura’s death, he grapples with the impact it has had on his life and those around him.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that explores themes of crime, mystery, and the psychological toll of unresolved trauma. The return of Laura’s best friend, Tish Verdure, to Duluth adds layers to the investigation as she reveals secrets that challenge Stride’s understanding of his past. The discovery of a drowned girl and a witness’s suicide further complicate the case, forcing Stride to confront the violent echoes of history. This novel intricately weaves together elements of police procedural and psychological thriller, inviting readers to unravel the dark truths that linger long after the crime.
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Two young lovers. A sultry summer night. One brutal, cold-blooded murder. In this stunning, atmospheric thriller, In the Dark, Brian Freeman takes you deep into Detective Jonathan Stride’s complicated past.
It’s the case that has haunted Stride for thirty years. During the summer after his junior year of high school, he fell in love with beautiful Cindy Starr, the girl who would become his wife. But on the Fourth of July, the same night that Jonny and Cindy cemented their love, Cindy’s older sister Laura was savagely murdered. The police suspected a vagrant of committing the crime, but no one was ever arrested, and the case was closed.
Now, Laura’s best friend Tish Verdure has returned to Duluth to write a book about Laura’s death. Tish knows secrets that a lot of people would like to keep hidden, including information about Cindy that leave Stride questioning his entire past. When a young girl is found drowned in the St. Louis River and a witness to the original murder attempts suicide, Stride realizes that the violence of the past is spilling over into the present.
As he unearths the explosive events that led to Laura’s murder, Stride discovers that the ripples of her death changed everyone’s lives, including his own. Can Stride put to rest the ghosts of his past, or will they devour him whole?
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