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In this gripping thriller by acclaimed author Linwood Barclay, a typical American community spirals into chaos as an ordinary man becomes embroiled in a violent mystery. Glen, a contractor in Connecticut, faces challenges as his business suffers from the housing crisis, while his wife, Sheila, takes night classes to improve her job prospects. When Sheila fails to return home, Glen's worst fears are realized: she has died in a car accident, and the police claim she was at fault. Convinced of her innocence, Glen begins to investigate, uncovering a web of lawlessness lurking beneath the surface of their seemingly peaceful suburb. As he delves deeper, he discovers dangerous secrets hidden behind closed doors, thrusting him into a world of corruption and illegal activities. Pursued by shadowy killers and facing threats from neighbors he once trusted, Glen is forced to take desperate measures to seek justice for his wife and protect their young daughter. With bold themes and shocking twists, this novel delivers a fast-paced narrative that leads to an unexpected climax, showcasing the author's mastery of domestic suspense.
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Contre toute attente, Anne-Sylvie Homassel, Linwood Barclay
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Contre toute attente
- Language
- French
- Authors
- Anne-Sylvie Homassel, Linwood Barclay
- Publisher
- J'AI LU
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 528
- ISBN10
- 2290078697
- ISBN13
- 9782290078693
- Series
- Tags
- Mystery & Thriller, Thriller, Family, Suspense, USA, Murders, Death, Psychological Thrillers, Money, Alcohol, Frauds, Accident, Blackmail, Car Crash, Counterfeits
- Original title
- Dogs
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- In this gripping thriller by acclaimed author Linwood Barclay, a typical American community spirals into chaos as an ordinary man becomes embroiled in a violent mystery. Glen, a contractor in Connecticut, faces challenges as his business suffers from the housing crisis, while his wife, Sheila, takes night classes to improve her job prospects. When Sheila fails to return home, Glen's worst fears are realized: she has died in a car accident, and the police claim she was at fault. Convinced of her innocence, Glen begins to investigate, uncovering a web of lawlessness lurking beneath the surface of their seemingly peaceful suburb. As he delves deeper, he discovers dangerous secrets hidden behind closed doors, thrusting him into a world of corruption and illegal activities. Pursued by shadowy killers and facing threats from neighbors he once trusted, Glen is forced to take desperate measures to seek justice for his wife and protect their young daughter. With bold themes and shocking twists, this novel delivers a fast-paced narrative that leads to an unexpected climax, showcasing the author's mastery of domestic suspense.