by Graeme Macrae Burnet, Raymond Brunet
First published 2017
In a quiet corner of Normandy, a fatal car crash becomes far more than a tragic accident. When local attorney Stephen Martins begins investigating the death of a businessman on the A35 highway, he uncovers a web of secrets that run deeper than anyone expected. As he pursues increasingly strange leads, Martins realizes the crash might connect to a larger conspiracy involving powerful local figures. Each revelation brings more questions than answers, pushing him to confront the dark undercurrents of small-town life. His relentless pursuit threatens not just his professional reputation, but potentially his own safety.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, small-town-secrets
Setting: Normandy, A35 Highway
Period: Contemporary
288 pages · Paperback · Text Publishing