Wicked Walter - Winslet, Michael

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Résumé :
Some monsters don't hide in the dark. They move in next door. Grieving widower Josh Geary retreats to Colombia's secluded Cort?s Valley, hoping solitude will help him heal. With his loyal pets and a handful of eccentric neighbors for company, the quiet feels like a second chance-until an American missionary settles in next door. Walter Parrish says he's come to save souls. Josh feels watched. When a local resident vanishes, and frightening incidents emerge, anxiety turns into terror. Josh realizes Walter's righteous facade may hide something sinister. With the help of his sharp-witted friend Delia, Josh digs into Walter's past, uncovering a trail of manipulation, violence, and spiritual rot. As grief becomes obsession and tension rises, Josh must decide how far he's willing to go to protect what little he has left. Can Josh expose the truth before it's too late, or will dark secrets consume his soul-even take his life? Wicked Walter is a chilling psychological thriller about deception, resilience, and allegiance that will leave you wondering how well you know your neighbors....

Biographie:
Michael Winslet graduated from the University of Memphis, where he studied TV and film production and photography. Today, he works as a freelance writer and lives in Colombia's coffee region. When not working on his next novel, he enjoys photography, reading, traveling, and doting on his cat....

Sommaire:
A dark pall has descended over the tranquil coffee farms of Cort?s Valley, Colombia. Josh Geary is struggling to piece his life back together after the death of his beloved wife, Sofia. He lives a peaceful existence alongside his pets, benevolent neighbors, and a handyperson dubbed Machete Man. While preparing for an imminent volcanic eruption, Josh meets his mysterious American neighbor, Walter Parrish. Though Walter claims to have come to Colombia to save souls, Josh senses an underlying malevolence. When a series of ominous incidents threaten Josh and his pets, he can no longer dismiss the feeling that something dreadful is afoot. Determined to uncover the truth about Walter, Josh enlists the help of his punk-rock-loving best friend, Delia Ramirez. As they begin to uncover Walter's web of deceit, they discover truths too horrific to ignore. In the face of escalating tensions, Josh confronts the realization that grief can lead to unspeakable desires-and that sometimes, monsters appear as saviors. Can Josh expose the truth before it's too late, or will dark secrets consume his soul-even take his life? Wicked Walter is a gripping tale of deception, resilience, and allegiance that will leave you wondering how well you know your neighbors....