What happened between two people on a cliffâs edge on the French coast is at the heart of âa tantalizing puzzleâ in this twisting noir thriller (Kirkus Reviews).
In the town of Yport, during a run along Europeâs tallest cliff, Jamal notices a red scarf hanging on a fence. Then he sees the woman, her dress torn, her back to the void, her eyes fixed on his own. Jamal holds the scarf out to her like a buoy.
A few seconds later, the strangerâs lifeless body is found lying on the icy pebbles of the empty beach below. Around her neck, the red scarf.
Everyone thinks he pushed her. He only wanted to save her. Thatâs Jamalâs version. Do you believe it?
âOne of Franceâs most ingenious crime writers.â âThe Sunday Times
Acclaim for Michel Bussiâs novels
âWonderfully ingenious and altogether satisfying.â âThe New York Times Book Review
âHarlan Coben fans will enjoy [the] intriguing characters and twisty conclusion.â âLibrary Journal
âA well-constructed literary thriller with a strong sense of place and deep understanding of human nature.â âKirkus Reviews