{"product_id":"crimson-lake-9781250624390","title":"Crimson Lake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCandice Fox's thrilling \u003ci\u003eCrimson Lake\u003c\/i\u003e, the basis for the series Troppo starring Thomas Jane, now streaming on Prime Video!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do you move on when the world won't let you?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e12:46: Claire Bingley stands alone at a bus stop\u003cbr\u003e12:47: Ted Conkaffey parks his car beside her\u003cbr\u003e12:52: The girl is missing . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSix minutes in the wrong place at the wrong time--that's all it took to ruin Sydney detective Ted Conkaffey's life. Accused but not convicted of a brutal abduction, Ted is now a free man--and public enemy number one. Maintaining his innocence, he flees north to keep a low profile amidst the steamy, croc-infested wetlands of Crimson Lake. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere, Ted's lawyer introduces him to eccentric private investigator Amanda Pharrell, herself a convicted murderer. Not entirely convinced Amanda is a cold-blooded killer, Ted agrees to help with her investigation, a case full of deception and obsession, while secretly digging into her troubled past. The residents of Crimson Lake are watching the pair's every move . . . and the town offers no place to hide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Complex, human characters, and a dark, meaty story, and fine writing, and a great sense of place - this is one of the best crime thrillers of the year. Sign me up as a big-time Fox fan!\" --Lee Child\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrimson Lake\u003c\/i\u003e by Sydney-based, Ned Kelly award-winning author Candice Fox is a thrilling contemporary crime novel set in Queensland, Australia, perfect for readers of authors like James Patterson, Harlan Coben, Lisa Gardner, and Tana French.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCANDICE FOX is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eCrimson Lake \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eRedemption Point\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also co-writer with James Patterson of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eNever Never\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFifty Fifty\u003c\/i\u003e, and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eLiar Liar\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Sydney.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50414837760274,"sku":"9781250624390","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e6298e0b-30e2-4f20-83b2-e703331f0a67.jpg?v=1744208862","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/crimson-lake-9781250624390","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}