In the humid town of Hamilton, Florida, the arrival of May brings a frantic migration of sea turtles and a spike in local irrationality. Julian Cash, a reclusive policeman accompanied by his tracker dogs, investigates the disappearance of a young mother and her infant child. The trail leads him into a partnership with Lucy Rosen, a New Yorker struggling to adjust to the swampy isolation of the South. Their search moves through the dense greenery of the wetlands, uncovering the history of a town defined by runaway residents and old secrets. The narrative tracks how a single crime forces two guarded individuals to confront their past choices while navigating the physical dangers of the Florida wilderness.
Readers of atmospheric fiction and contemporary romance choose this title for its specific sense of place and focus on regional folklore. It serves those interested in how environment dictates human behavior, specifically within the context of small-town isolation. A reader finishes the book with a clear picture of the architectural and biological details of the Florida coast. They observe the mechanics of how grief and romantic attraction function in high-pressure situations. The text provides a study of how people rebuild their lives after relocation and domestic upheaval.
Inward-looking; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 1992
- Language
- EN
