In the coastal resort town of Littleport, Maine, an unlikely friendship exists between Avery Greer, a local resident, and Sadie Loman, a member of the wealthy family that owns much of the town. This bond shatters when Sadie is found dead, an event ruled a suicide by local authorities. One year later, new evidence emerges that casts doubt on the police report and places Avery under intense social and legal scrutiny. Avery navigates the tension between the year-round laborers and the seasonal vacationers to uncover what happened during that final night at the Loman estate.
This story serves readers who enjoy psychological puzzles centered on class dynamics and small-town secrets. It attracts those interested in how socioeconomic status influences the legal system and public perception during a criminal investigation. Readers walk away with a look at the transactional nature of high-society friendships and a resolution that hinges on the difference between physical evidence and local rumor. It provides a methodical breakdown of how proximity to wealth offers both protection and peril.
Practical, growth-minded and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
