First published 2024
Martin Keeler spends his days behind the counter of a struggling Sheffield music store, surrounded by rare vinyl that nobody seems to want anymore. When an elderly customer drops off a mysterious collection of obscure singles from the 1960s, Martin becomes obsessed with tracking down the origins of these pristine records. Each album contains cryptic handwritten notes and seems connected to a series of unsolved local incidents. As Martin investigates, he realizes the collection might reveal more than just musical history—potentially exposing a decades-old network of secrets that powerful local figures would prefer remain hidden. The deeper Martin digs, the more dangerous his curiosity becomes. Small threats escalate: anonymous warnings, surveillance, subtle attempts to discourage his research. His investigation transforms from a quirky music collector's passion into a dangerous pursuit of truth that could unravel a complex web of institutional silence. One man's passion for forgotten music becomes a dangerous quest for forgotten memories.
Genres: mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, dangerous-quest, obsession
Setting: Sheffield
Period: 1960s
Paperback · Bloomsbury