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The Lewis Man

by Peter May
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The Lewis Man
The Lewis Man

Haunting mystery, intimate Hebridean landscape, familial secrets.

If you have a taste for beautifully rendered settings and complex, emotionally charged mysteries, "The Lewis Man" won't disappoint. Diving into the rugged terrain of the Outer Hebrides, this novel weaves a touching tale of a man lost to dementia and a past that refuses to stay buried. Peter May's skill in crafting a suspenseful narrative that also explores intricate family dynamics and the harsh beauty of island life makes this book a standout read.

  • Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Nominee for Shortlist (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Lewis Man

by Peter May
RM30.00 MYR
Compare to estimated retail price: RM53.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780857382221
Authors: Peter May
Publisher: Quercus
Date of Publication: 2012-08-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary
Related Topics: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Goodreads rating: 4.22
(rated by 29396 readers)

Description

A man with no name. An unidentified corpse is recovered from a Lewis peat bog; the only clue to its identity being a DNA sibling match to a local farmer. A man with no memory. But this islander, Tormod Macdonald - now an elderly man suffering from dementia - has always claimed to be an only child. A man with no choice. When Tormod's family approach Fin Macleod for help, Fin feels duty-bound to solve the mystery.
 

Haunting mystery, intimate Hebridean landscape, familial secrets.

If you have a taste for beautifully rendered settings and complex, emotionally charged mysteries, "The Lewis Man" won't disappoint. Diving into the rugged terrain of the Outer Hebrides, this novel weaves a touching tale of a man lost to dementia and a past that refuses to stay buried. Peter May's skill in crafting a suspenseful narrative that also explores intricate family dynamics and the harsh beauty of island life makes this book a standout read.

  • Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Nominee for Shortlist (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.