The Good Ones
The Good Ones by Polly Stewart, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on January 25, 2024, is a psychological thriller that delves into the haunting mystery of a long-ago disappearance. Spanning 304 pages, this edition presents a gripping narrative centered around Nicola Bennett, who returns to her hometown of Tyndall County after sixteen years. The story unfolds as Nicola grapples with the unresolved fate of her friend Lauren Ballard, who vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind signs of a violent struggle.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that explores themes of memory, loss, and the impact of unresolved trauma. As Nicola retraces the events of that fateful summer, she confronts the changes in her former friends and neighbors, all while seeking answers hidden in the rural landscape of Virginia. The narrative weaves together elements of suspense and psychological depth, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of the past and the secrets that linger within a small town.
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On a hot August day, Lauren Ballard mysteriously vanished from her home, leaving signs of a violent struggle.
Sixteen years on, still haunted by her friend’s disappearance, Nicola Bennett returns to her hometown. For Nicola, Tyndall County has remained frozen in time. Everywhere she turns she’s reminded of Lauren. Yet startlingly, her former friends and neighbours have all moved on.
Nicola begins to trace over the events of that summer, hoping to discover a clue to Lauren’s fate. Deep down she knows the answers are tucked in the hollows and valleys of this rural Virginia county.
But as secrets come to light and the truth begins to unravel, will Nicola finally break free of the past – or lose herself completely in the questions she can never answer?
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