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Death in the Family

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Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert is a captivating crime thriller about Detective Shana Merchant, who becomes embroiled in a tense investigation on a secluded private island. As a storm traps the guests, Shana must navigate secrets and lies to solve a perplexing disappearance, with the island's isolating atmosphere adding to the mounting tension. This gripping tale examines themes of trust and betrayal in a high-stakes setting.
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If you enjoy atmospheric mysteries filled with tension and unexpected twists, this crime and thriller story might captivate you. It weaves an intriguing narrative about a high-stakes investigation on a secluded island, perfect for those who appreciate plot-driven tales with a strong sense of place.

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Death in the Family

A storm-struck island. A blood-soaked bed. A missing man. Investigator Shana Merchant believes it all adds up to a killer in their midst - and that murder is a family affair.

A storm-struck island. A blood-soaked bed. A missing man. In this captivating mystery that's perfect for fans of Knives Out, Senior Investigator Shana Merchant discovers that murder is a family affair.

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A storm-struck island. A blood-soaked bed. A missing man. Senior Investigator Shana Merchant believes it all adds up to a killer in their midst and that murder is a family affair.

A storm-struck island. A blood-soaked bed. A missing man. In this captivating mystery that's perfect for fans of Knives Out, Senior Investigator Shana Merchant discovers that murder is a family affair.

Thirteen months ago, former NYPD detective Shana Merchant barely survived being abducted by a serial killer. Now hoping to leave grisly murder cases behind, she's taken a job in her fiancΓ©'s sleepy hometown in the Thousand Islands region of Upstate New York.

But as a nor'easter bears down on her new territory, Shana and fellow investigator Tim Wellington receive a call about a man missing on a private island. Shana and Tim travel to the isolated island owned by the wealthy Sinclair family to question the witnesses. They arrive to find blood on the scene and a house full of Sinclair family and friends on edge.

While Tim guesses they're dealing with a runaway case, Shana is convinced that they have a murder on their hands. As the gale intensifies outside, she starts conducting interviews and discovers the Sinclairs and their guests are crawling with dark and dangerous secrets.

Trapped on the island by the raging storm with only Tim, whose reliability is thrown into question, the increasingly restless suspects, and her own trauma-fuelled flashbacks for company, Shana will have to trust the one person her abduction destroyed her faith inβ€”herself. But time is ticking down, because if Shana's right, a killer is in their midst and as the pressure mounts, so do the odds that they'll strike again.

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Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert is praised for its suspenseful and thrilling narrative that combines elements of a serial-killer thriller with a classic locked-room mystery. Reviewers commend the intricate plot, atmospheric setting, and complex characters, particularly Detective Shana Merchant, as she navigates both the mystery and her personal demons. The novel is described as compelling and intense, with a gripping story that keeps readers engaged and craving more of Shana's investigative adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593099469

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Tessa Wegert is a Canadian expat, journalist, and former digital media strategist. Her business and marketing articles have appeared in such publications as Forbes, The Huffington Post, Adweek, and The Economist. Death in the Family is her first novel.

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