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Distant Echo

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  • 482 pages
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Set against the chilling backdrop of a Scottish winter in 1978, the story revolves around the murder of a young barmaid, discovered in a cemetery. The only suspects are four friends who stumbled upon her body, facing a harrowing journey of accusation and revenge. As the narrative unfolds, themes of guilt, friendship, and the quest for truth intertwine, creating a gripping atmosphere that challenges the characters' bonds and moral choices. Val McDermid weaves a complex tale that examines the impact of a single act of violence on lives forever changed.

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Distant Echo, Val McDermid

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2004
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Language
English
Released
2004
Format
Paperback
Pages
482
ISBN13
9781250093158
First published
2003
Original title
The Distant Echo
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Set against the chilling backdrop of a Scottish winter in 1978, the story revolves around the murder of a young barmaid, discovered in a cemetery. The only suspects are four friends who stumbled upon her body, facing a harrowing journey of accusation and revenge. As the narrative unfolds, themes of guilt, friendship, and the quest for truth intertwine, creating a gripping atmosphere that challenges the characters' bonds and moral choices. Val McDermid weaves a complex tale that examines the impact of a single act of violence on lives forever changed.