Even the Wicked

By: Ed McBain

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Synopsis: A man brings his daughter to Martha&’s Vineyard to uncover the truth about her mother&’s death in this suspense novel by master of crime fiction Ed McBain. For the first time since their daughter was born, Zachary and Mary Blake are taking a trip alone, calling it it their second honeymoon. After months of vicious infighting at his broadcasting job, Zach is looking forward to a relaxing vacation on Martha&’s Vineyard, a paradise untouched by time. But the respite won&’t last for long. When Mary&’s body is discovered, the coroner deems it accidental drowning, but Zach can&’t accept that. One year later, he returns to the island to find proof that his wife was murdered. He has a letter from a resident claiming to know the true story of Mary&’s death, but when he goes to meet his correspondent, she&’s been gruesomely murdered. With his nine-year-old daughter, Penny, by his side, Zach begins asking dangerous questions. Unhinged by grief, he&’ll do anything to find out what really happened, but every move he makes puts Penny&’s life in greater danger. A hard-driving suspense story, Even the Wicked is a classic crime novel. Written by Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Ed McBain, it explores the terrifying truths lurking in the shadows of a small, sleepy town.