The famous novelist Samuel Bayer is stuck in the middle of the first writer's block he has ever known. Hoping to be inspired, he returns to his hometown for the first time in years to investigate the mystery of a seemingly unsolved murder of a young woman, Pauline Ostrova, whose boyfriend was convicted of the crime and later died in prison. But the further he looks into the crime, Bayer begins to question the validity of the conviction. As he navigates his childhood memories and the eerie atmosphere of his hometown, he becomes increasingly involved in unraveling the truth behind Pauline's death. Digging deeper into the past, he encounters various characters that shape his understanding of the events surrounding the murder, ultimately leading to a reflection on the nature of truth and the impact of unresolved histories on personal identity.

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• Literature & FictionLiterary FictionMystery, Thriller & Suspense
• Literature & FictionContemporary FictionFantasy

• Publication Date: January 21, 2025
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• Print Length: 257 Pages
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