by Scott Lyle
First published 2018
Abend, a solitary farmer in the remote Swedish countryside, trudges through his daily chores, finding solace in the rhythms of the land. But his isolated existence is shattered when he stumbles upon a gruesome crime scene on his property. Thrust into a darkening web of secrets, Abend must decide whether to report what he's found or bury the truth to protect himself. As the pressure mounts, he's forced to confront long-buried traumas and the harsh realities of his lonely life.
Genres: mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: isolation, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Sweden, Swedish Countryside
Period: Contemporary
26 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: death, violence