A REMARKABLE ROMAN very subtle ON FORCED ADOPTION AND ISLAND LIFE

Fin is an inspector whose life is shattered by the death of his son after his divorce and his resignation, he finds refuge in his native island of Lewis, which saw his first love Marsaili. This island tranquility will be disturbed by the discovery of a corpse in the peat. This stranger murdered and the circumstances of the murder are the main suspect seems to be the father of Tormord Marsaili. At the request of Marsaili and local investigator End will launch in search of the culprit.

The various events are a reflection of our society, and often said that truth is stranger than fiction. In this context the detective novel becomes the novel of our society and it does this book. Well beyond serial killers, or survey-based indices that can only be interpreted by an observer, this book belongs to those who register in the polar literature. Do not seek blood albeit behind the façade of self-control? it is a book that focuses on very subtle motivations of the characters, do not forget that in Chatiments Crimes and there is also a murder.

Writing is pleasant characters perfectly described the reality of today and that of 50 years we are perfectly made. As insular atmosphere that is so special, as is the Scottish climate that gives depth to the novel. The plot is perfectly paced and led until the last moment, which makes it difficult to let go of this book. Boiled but sleepless night, which signs the quality of a novel. Do not like the police read this book before you jump into a preconceived idea.