The twenty-three
The twenty-three by Linwood Barclay is a gripping thriller published by Orion in 2016, featuring 453 pages in English. The narrative begins on an ordinary Saturday in the town of Promise Falls, where a sudden crisis erupts as people start dying in the streets. With the local hospital and emergency services overwhelmed, Detective Barry Duckworth finds himself entangled in a web of chaos while investigating two murders and an explosion. The story raises questions about whether these incidents are linked to a more sinister force connected to the number twenty-three.
Readers will delve into a tense atmosphere as Detective Duckworth seeks to unravel the mystery behind the alarming events in Promise Falls. The plot intertwines elements of crime and suspense, exploring themes of fear and uncertainty as the town grapples with the unfolding disaster. As the investigation progresses, the connection between the murders and the strange occurrences becomes increasingly complex, challenging Duckworth to uncover the truth behind the deadly messages. This edition offers a comprehensive look at a chilling scenario that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
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The day begins like any other Saturday – a shower, coffee, breakfast. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose in the town of Promise Falls. People are dying in the street – the hospital and emergency services are overwhelmed by sheer numbers. Is it mass food poisoning, a virus, or something more sinister? Has someone, rather than something, caused this? Detective Barry Duckworth is already investigating two murders and an explosion at the town’s drive-in. He starts to wonder if these crimes and the new attacks are connected to the mysterious incidents in Promise Falls involving the number twenty-three. But who is sending these deadly messages, and how can they be stopped?
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