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The Colour of the Sun

The Colour of the Sun

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Davie, a darkly twisted detective ghost tale, follows a boy who travels his small town in search of a murderer, encountering a landscape that blurs into something dark and twisted. He must make sense of the landscape to find answers, but the people he encounters are not entirely real. He then meets the victim of the murder, but is he dead or alive?

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 10 January 2019
\n Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
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A captivating and darkly twisted detective ghost tale, this captivating book has been awarded the prestigious Guardian Children's Book Prize. Set in a small town, the story follows the journey of Davie, a determined investigator who embarks on a mission to find a suspected murderer. However, as he delves deeper into the investigation, the landscape around him begins to distort, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.

As Davie navigates this treacherous terrain, he encounters a cast of enigmatic characters who seem to be hiding secrets of their own. The people he meets on his travels are not what they seem, and he must rely on his wits to unravel the truth behind the murder and the enigmatic landscape that surrounds him.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the story is the victim of the murder. Initially, it seems as though he has met his end, but as Davie delves deeper into the investigation, he begins to suspect that there is more to the story than meets the eye. The victim may be alive, or he may be a ghost, haunting the town and seeking revenge.

Throughout the story, Davie must navigate a complex web of lies, deceit, and supernatural forces. He must use his intelligence and intuition to piece together the clues and uncover the truth behind the murder and the enigmatic landscape that surrounds him. The story is filled with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists, keeping readers engaged and on the edge of their seats until the very end.

In conclusion, "The Darkly Twisted Detective Ghost Tale" is a must-read for fans of detective fiction and ghost stories alike. With its captivating plot, intriguing characters, and darkly twisted themes, this book is sure to leave readers haunted and craving for more.

\n Weight: 198g\n
Dimension: 171 x 140 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781444941135\n \n

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