Far From True

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It began with Broken Promise. Now the mystery deepens in the second of the Promise Falls trilogy. A freak accident has killed Lucy Brighton's father. And when she goes to his house, she's convinced that someone has broken in. She asks private investigator Cal Weaver to look into it - but isn't prepared for what he'll find. Cal discovers a secret 'playroom' in the basement, complete with video equipment, and it looks as though there's a missing recording. How does the stolen DVD connect to the other disturbing events that are happening in the town? As Cal investigates further, and more people start dying in mysterious circumstances, it's clear that someone is targeting Promise Falls. But who - and how far will they go?

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Far From True by Linwood Barclay is the gripping second installment in the Promise Falls trilogy, picking up right where Broken Promise left off to plunge a seemingly quiet town deeper into a labyrinth of secrets, danger, and suspense. The narrative kicks off with a tragedy when a freak accident claims the life of Lucy Brighton's father. Seeking closure and answers, Lucy visits her late father's house, only to become instantly convinced that someone has broken into the property. Uneasy about what she finds, she turns to private investigator Cal Weaver to look into the situation, initiating a chain of events that exposes a much darker underbelly beneath the surface of Promise Falls. Cal agrees to help, but neither he nor Lucy is remotely prepared for the shocking discoveries awaiting them inside the house. Upon investigating the basement, Cal uncovers a hidden, clandestine playroom outfitted with video recording equipment. Worse still, it becomes glaringly obvious that a specific recording is missing from the setup, suggesting that someone has been spying or keeping compromising materials on individuals in the community. This sinister discovery immediately raises the stakes, transforming a simple break-in investigation into a chilling puzzle. Cal is tasked with figuring out how this stolen DVD might connect to a series of other deeply disturbing events that have been plaguing the town. As Cal digs deeper into the mystery, the danger escalates dramatically. More people begin dying under deeply mysterious circumstances, pointing directly to a coordinated and sinister pattern rather than mere coincidence. It becomes frighteningly clear to Cal and those around him that an unseen predator or malicious force is actively targeting the residents of Promise Falls. The overarching question driving the narrative is who is behind these targeted attacks and how far they are willing to go to protect their secrets. Barclay expertly weaves multiple plot threads together across the 430 pages of fiction, keeping readers guessing as the tension mounts. The novel explores the fragility of small-town safety, demonstrating how quickly a community built on familiar faces can transform into a trap when hidden agendas and malice take center stage. Through relentless pacing and intricate plotting, Far From True delivers a masterclass in modern thriller writing, offering plenty of twists and turns for fans of suspenseful fiction who enjoy watching a determined investigator untangle a web of deception.

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