In 1966, sixteen year-old Rob Elliott's father is the headmaster of
Tidewater Academy, a private school for wayward boys in Rehoboth
Beach, Delaware. When he hires effeminate art teacher Bradley
Baldwin on a moment's notice, it takes no time at all for Baldwin,
Rob, and his cousin Carlo to become close friends. Rumors soon
begin circulating that Baldwin is having an affair with fellow
teacher Jeff Robinson. Even Robinson's wife suspects the affair,
but before the truth can be found, both Robinson and Carlo are
killed, rapidly followed by the mysterious death of Mrs. Robinson.
Baldwin is tried and convicted of the murders and sentenced to life
in prison. Fast paced and full of riveting suspense, James
Schneider's debut tells the tale of a captivating murder mystery
set in what many refer to as the Nation's "Summer Capitol." Forty
years later, Rob Elliott is a successful real estate broker in
Rehoboth Beach, when he is hired by the Robinsons' daughter Laura
to sell the very place where her parents were murdered-the old
homestead and its lands along Silver Lake. Through the process, Rob
and Laura begin rebuilding their friendship, when suddenly, from
his prison deathbed, Baldwin contacts Rob with a confession to
make. Now the case everyone thought was settled long ago has Rob
once again thrust into a storm of accusations, treachery, and
murder. Reminiscent of the works of David Balducci, Catherine
Coulter, and Laura Lippman, this fast-paced page-turner is a
captivating journey down the rabbit hole of deception and murder.
Covering a time span of four decades with stunning clarity,
Schneider provides riveting suspense, shocking twists, and sharp
turns throughout this impressive first novel. Vivid details and
sharp dialogue imbue the time and place of each period with a
richness pulsing through the story's sordid events. Dripping with
intrigue and mystery, In the Shadow of Silver Lake is a classic
page-turner full of jaw-dropping surprises.
General
Imprint: |
Wayward
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2011 |
First published: |
May 2011 |
Authors: |
James Schneider
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
290 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-615-46885-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Adventure / thriller >
General
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LSN: |
0-615-46885-3 |
Barcode: |
9780615468853 |
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