Dead Letters
Alice Arnold
Field Books · AI-narrated by Ava (from Google)
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Ivy, our protagonist, isn't your typical detective. She's a librarian, a keeper of stories, more comfortable amidst the hushed silence of towering bookshelves than in the adrenaline-fueled world of crime-solving. Yet, when a series of cryptic letters arrive, bearing the unmistakable hand of a deceased author, her quiet life is irrevocably disrupted. These aren't fan letters; they're encoded messages, a cryptic trail leading to a decades-old murder, a case long since cold. Intrigued, Ivy finds herself thrust into a world far removed from her usual routine, a world where the lines between fiction and reality blur dangerously. She seeks the aid of Jack, a retired detective, a man whose cynicism masks a sharp intellect and a dry wit. Initially skeptical, Jack is soon drawn into the intrigue, his initial reservations melting away in the face of overwhelming evidence. Together, they embark on a perilous journey, navigating a treacherous labyrinth of literary allusions, dusty archives, and dangerous encounters. The author's works become more than just books; they are a roadmap to the past, each page holding a clue, each chapter a potential turning point. But as they get closer to the truth, they realize the killer isn't just a ghost from the past; he's still out there, and they've become his next targets. This isn't just a mystery to be solved; it's a game of cat and mouse, a deadly dance where every word, every allusion, every misplaced book could mean the difference between life and death. This is a story about the power of words, the allure of the unsolved, and the courage it takes to confront the darkness, even when the stakes are impossibly high. It's a story that weaves together the quiet world of libraries with the thrilling world of detective work, creating a suspenseful narrative that will leave you breathless. Prepare to be drawn into a world where the past is never truly buried, and the truth is always waiting, patiently, to be uncovered.
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