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Experience the gripping narrative of desire and betrayal in this compelling new novel, set against the rich backdrop of Key West. This page-turner, published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., features a powerful and emotional story that weaves themes of duty, infidelity, and the hidden consequences of past choices. The protagonist, Luke Blackburn, faces a life-altering dilemma when an unexpected reunion with a former lover, Corinne, disrupts his seemingly perfect life with his wife, Maureen. As the managing editor at a Miami newspaper, Luke is not only getting caught in a web of personal turmoil but is also witnessing a major investigation into corruption in south Florida. This book, in a hardcover format with a printed dust jacket, invites you to delve into a profound exploration of human emotions, making it a must-read for literature lovers seeking rich character development and intense storytelling. Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction and psychological thrillers, this novel promises to leave you eagerly turning pages until the very last chapter. Don't miss out on this brand-new title; order now and enjoy free shipping on your purchase! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. ISBN: 9781956763799, year of publication: 2024. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781956763799
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2024
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
From the acclaimed storyteller, a propulsive tale of desire, betrayal, duty, and infidelity—and the explosive consequences of a buried passion
The newsman in Luke Blackburn shuns the spotlight when he and his old friend, now the county mayor in Key West, discover stranded Cuban refugees during a fishing outing turned tragic, but he is part of the story that goes out on the wire. When Corinne, his lover from many years ago, happens to read it and reaches out, the news she bears will disrupt his carefully orchestrated life and threatens to blow up his marriage. His wife, Maureen, lace-curtain Irish while he was from Appalachia, is a brilliant scholar who is also bipolar and fragile. Luke has never told her about his youthful passion or the infant that Corinne, barely out of her teenage years, gave up at birth when they split and he went to war. Maureen’s illness has meant that she and Luke have foregone having children of their own. In Luke’s mind, she cannot find out about Corinne or the child.
Meanwhile, in Miami, where Luke works as the managing editor at a newspaper struggling to survive in the digital era, his star investigative reporter is slowly piecing together a blockbuster story zeroing in on the corrupting influence of cartel money in south Florida. The evidence she has uncovered links a flashy real estate developer, a legacy of murky land dealings, and the stink of political corruption in Luke’s own refuge, Key West.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781956763799
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2024
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
From the acclaimed storyteller, a propulsive tale of desire, betrayal, duty, and infidelity—and the explosive consequences of a buried passion
The newsman in Luke Blackburn shuns the spotlight when he and his old friend, now the county mayor in Key West, discover stranded Cuban refugees during a fishing outing turned tragic, but he is part of the story that goes out on the wire. When Corinne, his lover from many years ago, happens to read it and reaches out, the news she bears will disrupt his carefully orchestrated life and threatens to blow up his marriage. His wife, Maureen, lace-curtain Irish while he was from Appalachia, is a brilliant scholar who is also bipolar and fragile. Luke has never told her about his youthful passion or the infant that Corinne, barely out of her teenage years, gave up at birth when they split and he went to war. Maureen’s illness has meant that she and Luke have foregone having children of their own. In Luke’s mind, she cannot find out about Corinne or the child.
Meanwhile, in Miami, where Luke works as the managing editor at a newspaper struggling to survive in the digital era, his star investigative reporter is slowly piecing together a blockbuster story zeroing in on the corrupting influence of cartel money in south Florida. The evidence she has uncovered links a flashy real estate developer, a legacy of murky land dealings, and the stink of political corruption in Luke’s own refuge, Key West.