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Paul Watkins
The Story of My Disappearance is set in the sea-soaked landscape of New England in which Paul Watkins has lived and worked as a deep-sea fisherman. It is a world of savage beauty, sudden violence and death. For the main character, Paul, the fishing community provides a safe haven from a past he cannot forget. His apparently settled existence is a piece of carefully orchestrated camouflage cloaking memories lurking fathoms deep within his psyche; memories which rise to the surface to haunt him. The brutal intrusion into this life of a figure from his past intent on revenge, brings him face to face with his turbulent history, and throws his whole existence into jeopardy.
Easily readible, with a slow pace that suits the overall plot, characterisation and setting. Overall, the book is an enjoyable sunday afternoon read and I'm tempted to pick up another paperback to see if this is representative of his work.
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