Weight of Bones

Frank Molinari faked his own death in a fire at the fairground he owned with his brother. Now he's back, in debt, and looking to be bailed out, but as fatal events spin out of control, the past and present weave with mounting tension. DI Tom Fairfax, whose daughter, Susie, died in the original fire, ghosts and guilt return, while Susie's friend Leah, a local journalist consumed with blame, sees the mystery as an opportunity to escape the small Northern seaside town. The Weight of Bones is an exploration of the difficulty of finding either closure or justice in a world of intrigue and messy lives.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n \n Publication date: 15 October 2020
\n Publisher: Cinnamon Press
\n

In a tragic turn of events, Frank Molinari faked his own death in a fire that engulfed the fairground he owned alongside his brother. However, as fate would have it, he has resurfaced, now burdened with debt and seeking a lifeline. But as the events unfold, a web of mystery, suspense, and guilt weaves its way, intertwining the past and present with mounting tension.

For Detective Inspector Tom Fairfax, the pain of losing his daughter, Susie, in the original fire resurfaces, accompanied by the ghosts of his past. Susie's friend Leah, a local journalist consumed by guilt, sees the mystery as an opportunity to escape the confines of their small Northern seaside town. However, the intricate plot is complicated by old grievances, dead ends, suspicion, and hidden identities.

Dolores, Frank's lover, who was present with Tom when Susie died, holds a secret that could unravel the truth. Leah's desire for Frank's brother, Genaro, to be found guilty is driven by her own personal motives. Mati, Leah's flatmate, a Rumanian with a mysterious connection to Eva, adds another layer to the puzzle. And the arrival of the arrogant Chief Inspector Robert Nardone further complicates the situation, forcing Tom to turn to Leah for help.

As the story unfolds, fragments of a tale of a POW interment camp on Orkney emerge, intertwined with an old love triangle. Jealousy and greed simmer beneath the surface, leading back to the fairground and culminating in an explosive finale.

The Weight of Bones is a captivating and intricate tale of murder, fires, deceit, blame, and guilt. Written with a rich depth of character and a mystery that hooks from the very first line, the novel refuses to offer a tidy resolution. It is a thrilling debut that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in this captivating series.

\n Weight: 274g\n
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781788649100\n \n