Mist Walker: An Inspector Green Mystery

Inspector Green becomes obsessed with a former teacher's mysterious disappearance, Matthew Fraser, who was acquitted of molesting a young schoolgirl ten years ago. He left behind his beloved dog, a half-eaten dinner, and an apartment crammed with research related to his case.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2022
Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd

In this captivating mystery for fans of Louise Penny and Michael Connelly,Inspector Green becomes deeply engrossed in the enigmatic disappearance of a former teacher. Matthew Fraser, once an idealistic young educator, found himself falsely accused of molesting a young schoolgirl and acquitted in a highly publicized trial that concealed the truth and devastated his life. A decade later, his distraught confidante enters Ottawa Police Inspector Michael Green's office, pleading with him that Fraser has vanished without a trace. Green's curiosity is piqued when he discovers that Fraser left behind his beloved dog, a half-eaten dinner, and an apartment filled with extensive research related to his case. Is Fraser fleeing to evade the consequences of his victims, both old and new? Or was he truly innocent all along, spending the past ten years tirelessly striving to clear his name? Furthermore, who is the enigmatic email correspondent known as Mistwalker?

As Inspector Green delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that intertwine with Fraser's past and present. He encounters a cast of characters, each with their own motivations and agendas, including Fraser's ex-wife, who believes he is guilty and is determined to see him brought to justice, and a journalist who is convinced that Fraser was framed and is willing to do anything to expose the truth.

Through his tireless efforts and unwavering determination, Inspector Green slowly begins to piece together the puzzle surrounding Fraser's disappearance. He discovers that there are many more layers to the story than what was initially apparent, and that the truth may be far more complex and dangerous than anyone could have imagined.

In the end, Inspector Green confronts the truth about Matthew Fraser and his fate. He learns that sometimes, the line between innocence and guilt is blurred, and that the consequences of one's actions can be far-reaching and irreversible. The mystery is solved, but the scars left behind by Matthew Fraser's ordeal will never fully heal.

ISBN-13: 9781459751040
Edition number: 2nd ed.