The Detective Edgar Blackwell's Victorian Crime Chronicles: Book 5: Whispers of the Abandoned Asylum

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People with Books, 2024

The Detective Edgar Blackwell's Victorian Crime Chronicles: Book 5: Whispers of the Abandoned Asylum In the gripping fifth installment of "The Detective Edgar Blackwell's Victorian Crime Chronicles," titled "Whispers of the Abandoned Asylum", Edgar Blackwell is drawn into a chilling mystery that intertwines the shadows of the past with the horrors of the present. Set against the backdrop of a long-abandoned asylum perched on the outskirts of a small, fog-shrouded town, Edgar must confront the ghosts of those who once inhabited its crumbling halls and the secrets they left behind. The story begins when Edgar receives an enigmatic letter from an old acquaintance, a former nurse at the asylum. She claims to have uncovered something sinister—a connection between the asylum's dark history and a series of recent, unexplained disappearances in the town. Compelled by a sense of duty and curiosity, Edgar embarks on a perilous journey into the heart of the asylum, where echoes of madness and despair linger in the air. As he navigates the decaying structure, Edgar encounters a series of eerie phenomena: whispered voices in the dead of night, flickering lights, and the unsettling sensation of being watched. Each room holds remnants of the asylum's past—haunting photographs, disturbing patient records, and remnants of experiments conducted in the name of medicine. Through these discoveries, Edgar begins to piece together the chilling history of the asylum, revealing a legacy of torment, tragedy, and inhumane practices. As Edgar delves deeper, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue, encountering a cast of characters, including the enigmatic caretaker of the asylum, a reclusive historian obsessed with its past, and a group of townspeople harboring their own secrets. Each interaction reveals new layers of mystery, as Edgar learns of hidden agendas and the lengths people will go to protect their own interests. The tension escalates as Edgar uncovers a chilling conspiracy tied to the asylum's former patients and staff. Disturbing connections to the present day emerge, suggesting that the disappearances are not merely a coincidence but part of a larger, more sinister plot. With time running out and the town on edge, Edgar must confront the darkness that lurks within the asylum's walls, risking his own sanity and safety in the process. "Whispers of the Abandoned Asylum" is a masterfully crafted tale of suspense and psychological intrigue, exploring themes of memory, trauma, and the haunting effects of the past. As Edgar Blackwell races against time to unravel the mystery, readers are taken on a heart-pounding journey through the labyrinthine corridors of the asylum, where every corner turned could unveil a new horror or a crucial clue. Will Edgar unlock the truth before it consumes him, or will the whispers of the asylum's tortured souls drown out the light of reason forever?

• Autore: People with Books
• Anno edizione: 2024
• Editore: People with Books
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798227208897