This twisty, methodically paced narrative is a satisfying mystery with intriguing characters. It is as much a character study of two men struggling to overcome their inner demons as an engaging mystery.
Ray Stone, formerly of the LAPD (until he blew his cover during a major sting operation), is biding his time in California's sleepy, artsy town of Laguna Beach. He misses the adrenaline-fueled, high-octane police work of Los Angeles and is waiting for a chance to redeem himself. Early in the morning on New Year's Day, 1969, a call comes in from dispatch: "Dead body at Shaw's Cove." The victim is Amelia Hart, a wealthy 50-something member of the artistic community and an anti-war activist. The officer on the scene says it is a suicide, but Ray suspects there is more to the story.
Meanwhile, Dennis Driver, a reporter with the local Daily Pilot and a Vietnam War veteran, is battling depression and PTSD-like symptoms. On New Year's Day, his editor hands him an opportunity for his big break--a report on the suspicious death of Amelia Hart. Ray and Dennis, working separately but occasionally sharing information, begin digging into the secrets hidden behind the glossy facade of Amelia's life. Daigle is a skillful wordsmith who mixes tight dialogue with long descriptive sentences, leading readers through the dark underbelly of the high-priced art world.
"A satisfying mystery filled with intriguing characters." KIRKUS REVIEWS
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Canvas of Secrets is a captivating narrative intricately woven through the perspectives of four individuals. Each is deeply entangled in the enigmatic life and perplexing death of renowned artist Amelia Hart. This tale is set during the cultural revolution of the late 1960s in the picturesque community of Laguna Beach. Detective Ray Stone, a seasoned investigator exiled to the small town after a critical error in the big city, embarks on a journey into the depths of the local art scene to unravel Amelia's mysterious demise. His path intersects with Dennis Driver, a rookie newspaper reporter and haunted Vietnam War veteran who sees in Amelia's death a story that could either make or break his journalistic career, but also reopens old wounds.Julie Bloom, Amelia's rebellious daughter, represents the next generation's voice. She grapples with the turbulent waves of her mother's legacy while seeking her truth amidst the lies shrouding Amelia's past.Wolf Schmidt, whose artistry extends into forgery, finds his world upended when the investigation illuminates the darker corners of his profession, revealing the blurred lines between authenticity and artifice.Each chapter peels back layers of secrets, pieced together through these divergent yet converging viewpoints, crafting a mosaic of truth that questions loyalty, ambition, and the haunting power of unresolved history. 'Canvas of Secrets' entices the reader with a kaleidoscope of human experience, setting an evocative stage for mystery, historical fiction, and the timeless complexities of the human heart. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798330283743
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