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Title details for A Cruel Light by Cyndi MacMillan - Available

A Cruel Light

by Cyndi MacMillan
Nan McNamara
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It was a blood-curdling crime that rocked the town to its core, leaving some with permanent scars and others with deep regrets. A young girl had been brutally slain. Memories were beginning to fade, but during the renovation of the old parsonage, the murder rears its ugly head again when workers discover a time-ravaged portrait of the young victim. Conservator Annora Garde is hired by the local police to clean the painting and expose what lies buried within it. Inspector Scott Mac MacGowan is convinced the mural is a cryptic confession that will solve the cold case—but it's looking more and more like someone will do whatever it takes to keep the past in the past. Together, Mac and Annora struggle to put the pieces of the puzzle together, in order to provide closure to surviving family members. Toxic mold obscures blood-chilling clues, and the painting has an eerie life of its own. Annora is haunted by what she reveals, by the dirt she digs up, by her own tragic losses, and perhaps even by the young victim herself. As she closes in on the killer, the killer inches ever closer to her, and she will come face to face with a brutal truth: some murderers never come clean.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Nightmare Collection

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 4, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781666630459
      • File size: 227068 KB
      • Duration: 07:53:03

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      June 10, 2024

      When renovations reveal a decrepit and mysterious mural, art conservator Annora Garde is called on to restore the painting. Though the artwork is astounding, its true value lies in the secrets it holds. The decades-old unsolved death of a young girl still haunts the town of Bliss River, Ontario, but as Annora unearths each clue to the killer's identity, it becomes clear that some residents are not ready for the truth to be exposed. Together with inspector Scott MacGowan, Annora races to unveil answers before she becomes the next victim. MacMillan makes her debut with this eerie, atmospheric suspense novel. At times, the story is fast paced to the point of sacrificing depth, turning several intricate facets into footnotes, but the many twists and menacing tone maintain the allure. Narrator Nan McNamara has a strong, soothing voice that evokes Annora's resilience and relatability. Her expressive delivery yields a creepy and compelling listening experience. VERDICT This audio will appeal to listeners seeking action-packed suspense with whispers of playful romance and the paranormal. Recommended for fans of Riley Sager, Maria Hummel, and Alice Feeney.--Lauren Hackert

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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