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Moon Lake

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Moon Lake by Joe R. Lansdale is a gripping crime thriller that follows Daniel Russell, whose father drove their car off a cliff into the titular Moon Lake when he was only thirteen. Years later, Daniel returns to the town that harbours the lake, drawn back by the discovery of his father's car in its depths. As he investigates, he becomes entangled in a web of secrets and sinister happenings, unravelling a haunting mystery that has gripped the town for decades.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a gripping crime and thriller story filled with Southern gothic elements, intriguing mysteries, and unforgettable characters. The author weaves a tale of a man returning to his hometown to confront the secrets buried in his past, blending suspense and richly detailed atmosphere.

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Moon Lake

Edgar award-winning author Joe Lansdale returns with a standalone novel, told with his trademark wit, East Texas grit, and the dark humor his longtime fans love

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Daniel Russell was only thirteen years old when his father tried to kill them both by driving their car into Moon Lake. Miraculously surviving the crash—and growing into adulthood—Daniel returns to the site of this traumatic incident in the hopes of recovering his father's car and bones.

As he attempts to finally put to rest the memories that have plagued him for years, he discovers something even more shocking among the wreckage that has ties to a twisted web of dark deeds, old grudges, and strange murders.

As Daniel diligently follows where the mysterious trail of vengeance leads, he unveils the heroic revelation at its core.

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Moon Lake by Joe R. Lansdale is praised for its strong storytelling and ability to transport readers with detailed East Texas settings. Reviewers appreciate its engaging crime narrative, vibrant characterisation, and Lansdale's adeptness at blending genres seamlessly. The protagonist, Daniel, stands out as an intriguing mix of curiosity and tenacity, adding depth to the novel's suspenseful and compulsive plot.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316540643

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown & Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Joe R. Lansdale is the author of nearly four dozen novels, including Rusty Puppy, the Edgar-award winning The Bottoms, Sunset and Sawdust, and Leather Maiden. He has received nine Bram Stoker Awards, the American Mystery Award, the British Fantasy Award, and the Grinzane Cavour Prize for Literature. He lives with his family in Nacogdoches, Texas.

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