The Secret at No. 4
The Secret at No. 4 by S. L. McManus is a mystery novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on July 6, 2023. This 320-page book delves into the dark secrets of a street in Manchester, where the haunting disappearance of Henry Carr, who vanished fifteen years ago, continues to cast a shadow over the residents. As a cold case podcast brings renewed attention to the case, a young journalist returns to her hometown, hoping to uncover the truth behind the whispers of murder that linger in the air.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that explores themes of memory and the complexities of returning to a place filled with unresolved trauma. The story follows Ruth, who must navigate the silence of the locals and the haunting memories of her past as she seeks answers about Henry’s fate. With minimal evidence and a community reluctant to share, Ruth’s investigation reveals the depths of the secrets held by the street and its inhabitants. This edition presents a compelling exploration of psychological suspense and amateur sleuthing, inviting readers to unravel the mystery alongside Ruth.
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One street, ten doors, who’s the killer?
The street that contains No.4 is a dark place, secrets linger and whispers of a murder haunt it. The residents have learnt to live with its sinister past, but when one of their own returns to hunt for the truth, their welcome is far from warm…
Fifteen years ago, 35-year-old Henry Carr vanished outside his parents’ house on a run-down street in Manchester.
Today, a cold case podcast has brought the disappearance to international attention.
Now, a young journalist hopes that she might be able to get the locals to open up. After all, she was one of them. But returning won’t be easy; there are many reasons why Ruth fled six years ago.
There’s minimal evidence, no body and a street in silence. Yet Henry’s elderly and dementia suffering mother, Marianne, appears haunted. She whispers and screams that her son was killed and buried on the street they call home.
With the anniversary of Henry’s disappearance fast approaching, Ruth has just days to uncover the truth of what happened to the man she once knew. The more Ruth learns, the more she comes to understand:
It might take a street to keep a secret, but it takes just one woman to set it free…
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