In the harsh landscape of the Shetland Islands, Detective Jimmy Perez investigates the disappearance of Eleanor Henderson during a midsummer celebration. Eleanor vanishes after claiming to see the ghost of a young girl following a local group of friends who have traveled from London for a wedding. The discovery of a body shifts the inquiry toward a haunting local tragedy from the 1920s. Perez must navigate the tension between the newcomers and the insular community while managing his own grief and his complex professional relationship with Willow Reeves.
This novel serves readers who enjoy atmospheric police procedurals centered on isolated communities and historical secrets. It appeals to those who favor methodical investigative work over high-speed action. Readers gain a detailed perspective on how geographic isolation and long-standing local myths influence modern criminal behavior. The story provides an examination of social dynamics within small groups under pressure and the persistent weight of past trauma on present-day interactions.
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
