In this hypnotic novel of psychological suspense, a homeless man is found starved to death in the garage of a ritzy London home. The police chalk it up to an unfortunate accident, but a journalist, Michael Deacon, is intrigued. Amanda Powell, a socialite whose wealthy husband vanished five years ago after being accused of embezzlement, is just as interested as Michael in finding out who died in her garage. They have no idea that this simple story will unveil a web of deceit that is an appalling as the people behind it.
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### Amazon.com Review
Minette Walters's expert plotting and her ability to quickly bring a large cast of characters to life put her in the same arena as Ruth Rendell. A homeless man who called himself Billy Blake is found dead of starvation in the garage of an expensive home near London's Thames, and it looks as though he might be a merchant banker who disappeared in 1988 with 10 million pounds. A magazine journalist named Michael Deacon is intrigued by the case and by the missing banker's wife and soon finds that there are much darker overtones to both. Other Walters books in paperback include *The Ice House*, *The Scold's Bridle*.
### From Library Journal
Who was Billy Blake, really? And why did he choose Amanda Powell's garage to starve to death in? These are just a couple of the questions lurking in The Echo. Michael Deacon, a less-than-distinguished journalist, is assigned to dig up the dirt on Blake's death. He uncovers clues to Powell's missing husband, a mysterious lover, and vanished millions. This dark psychological thriller has its share of twists and turns of seemingly unconnected past events and side plots. Strong characters, both living and deceased, help guide the listener through the deceptions to the inevitable end. Simon Prebble's skilled reading helps support the story line and keeps one involved. Recommended. Denise A. Garofalo, Mid-Hudson Lib. Syst., Poughkeepsie, NY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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In this hypnotic novel of psychological suspense, a homeless man is found starved to death in the garage of a ritzy London home. The police chalk it up to an unfortunate accident, but a journalist, Michael Deacon, is intrigued. Amanda Powell, a socialite whose wealthy husband vanished five years ago after being accused of embezzlement, is just as interested as Michael in finding out who died in her garage. They have no idea that this simple story will unveil a web of deceit that is an appalling as the people behind it. ** ### Amazon.com Review Minette Walters's expert plotting and her ability to quickly bring a large cast of characters to life put her in the same arena as Ruth Rendell. A homeless man who called himself Billy Blake is found dead of starvation in the garage of an expensive home near London's Thames, and it looks as though he might be a merchant banker who disappeared in 1988 with 10 million pounds. A magazine journalist named Michael Deacon is intrigued by the case and by the missing banker's wife and soon finds that there are much darker overtones to both. Other Walters books in paperback include *The Ice House*, *The Scold's Bridle*. ### From Library Journal Who was Billy Blake, really? And why did he choose Amanda Powell's garage to starve to death in? These are just a couple of the questions lurking in The Echo. Michael Deacon, a less-than-distinguished journalist, is assigned to dig up the dirt on Blake's death. He uncovers clues to Powell's missing husband, a mysterious lover, and vanished millions. This dark psychological thriller has its share of twists and turns of seemingly unconnected past events and side plots. Strong characters, both living and deceased, help guide the listener through the deceptions to the inevitable end. Simon Prebble's skilled reading helps support the story line and keeps one involved. Recommended. Denise A. Garofalo, Mid-Hudson Lib. Syst., Poughkeepsie, NY Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.