The Hollow Tree
The Hollow Tree by Philip Miller, published by Soho Press on April 2, 2024, is a 384-page thriller that delves into themes of forgotten crimes and the rise of modern fascism in England. This narrative follows investigative journalist Shona Sandison as she navigates the complexities of friendship and truth. After witnessing the tragic death of her friend Vivienne’s schoolmate, Dan, Shona becomes embroiled in a mystery that intertwines with the disappearance of Viv’s brother two decades earlier.
Readers will find themselves drawn into Shona’s quest for answers, which leads her to a small, insular town in northern England. As she uncovers the dark secrets held by a group of classmates, the story explores the moral dilemmas faced by journalists and the impact of past traumas on present lives. The Hollow Tree presents a compelling mix of mystery and international crime, making it a significant addition to contemporary fiction.
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This spellbinding thriller conjures a tale of forgotten crimes, the sinister rise of modern fascism in England, and the compromises and imperatives of journalism.
The second installment of the Shona Sandison Investigations is perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Denise Mina.
Investigative journalist Shona Sandison is attending the wedding of her closest friend and former colleague, Vivienne. But the night before the wedding, Viv’s reclusive school friend, Dan, jumps from a roof to his death. Shona is the only witness to the suicide—and so the only person who saw the occult tattoos covering Dan’s body, and heard the unsettling, mystical phrases he was uttering.
Compelled to look further into the tragic incident, Shona sets off on a quest to find out why Dan killed himself and what happened to Viv’s missing brother twenty years prior. Despite knowing that investigating Viv’s family will mean she could lose her friend forever, Shona travels to a small, forgotten town in the north of England to investigate an insular group of classmates who have held a dark secret for decades.
Haunting and hypnotic, The Hollow Tree is a return to Philip Miller’s dark world of subterfuge, betrayal, and fragile justice.
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