These Darkening Days
These Darkening Days by Benjamin Myers, published by MayFly Press in 2017, is a compelling narrative set in a small northern town known for its bohemian atmosphere. The story unfolds as a series of unexplained and vicious attacks disrupt the community, drawing the attention of national media. Local journalist Roddy Mace seeks to sell the story but soon finds himself questioning the very nature of truth. He enlists the help of disgraced detective James Brindle as the situation escalates, revealing the complexities of a community grappling with fear and uncertainty.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as place, identity, and the intertwining lives of residents who remain in this small town. The narrative delves into the collision of murder and myth, highlighting how media sensationalism can distort reality. With 362 pages, this edition presents a thought-provoking look at the impact of crime on a close-knit community, making it a notable addition to the genres of fiction, thrillers, and suspense.
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As autumn draws in, a series of unexplained vicious attacks occur in a small northern town renowned for being a bohemian backwater. As the national media descends, local journalist Roddy Mace attempts to sell the story, but finds the very nature of truth brought into question. He turns to disgraced detective James Brindle for help. When further attacks occur the shattered community becomes the focus of an accelertaing media that favours immediacy over truth. Murder and myth collide in a folk-crime story about place, identity and the tangled lives of those who never leave.
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