Black Lake Manor

In the novel "Black Lake Manor," a murder mystery takes place in a town where a unique ability allows one person to unwind time once. When a billionaire is murdered at a party, part-time police constable Ella Manning must solve the crime before time runs out again. She must identify the killer among her suspects and uncover a sinister secret. The book is a must-read for fans of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, The Sanatorium, and And Then There Were None.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

In the quaint former mining town of Black Lake, a tale of a shipwreck with a sole survivor is whispered among the locals. Strangely, the descendants of this survivor possess a peculiar ability: once in their lifetime, they can rewind the events of the previous six hours. Over two hundred years have passed, and part-time police constable Ella Manning finds herself amidst a gathering at Black Lake Manor, the grand cliff-top mansion owned by the affluent local billionaire. However, a sudden storm from the Pacific forces her and several other guests to become trapped within the confines of the mansion. Tragedy strikes when their host is found brutally murdered in his study the following morning, with the door locked from the inside. In this desperate situation, Ella turns to her detective skills, determined to unravel the mystery and identify the culprit. Despite the overwhelming odds, Ella is convinced she has pinpointed the killer. Yet, as if fate had a cruel twist, time is undone, erasing her memories of the previous investigation. With no recollection of her discoveries, Ella's quest for truth begins anew, yielding entirely different outcomes. As she delves deeper into the case, she questions the guilt of each of her suspects and uncovers a sinister plot that lurks beneath the surface. With time running out once more, Ella must race against the clock to solve the mystery before it's too late. Black Lake Manor is a captivating novel that will keep readers enthralled from start to finish, reminiscent of the gripping tales of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, The Sanatorium, and And Then There Were None. It is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense, as it will keep you feverishly turning the pages all night long.

Weight: 622g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788165693
Edition number: Main