Seaview Road
A NOVEL BY BRIAN McMAHON
After nineteen-year-old Katie Murray witnesses the shocking coverup of a crime that could implicate Eric Clarke, the estranged son of her neighbors, she struggles with how much to divulge. The two families spend their summers in an upscale Cape Cod locale where adults prioritize appearances and, as the opioid crisis wreaks havoc, steer clear of the inhabitants of the blue-collar town next door. Driven by an overpowering urge to protect the downtrodden and infuriated by the complacency of the people around her, Katie makes decisions that could carry dangerous consequences for everyone involved.
Insightful, heart-wrenching, and peppered with wry observations, Seaview Road is a story of family and alienation, of apathy and loyalty, of parent-child communication and the agony of missed connections.
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Details
Publication Date: May 12, 2020
Publisher: Some Other Time Books
Print Length: 258 pages
ISBN 9780578625768 (trade paperback)
ISBN 9780578625775 (ebook)
Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Fans of magnetic, topical contemporary fiction will be drawn to this immersive study of family and class divisions, complete with an undercurrent of murder. This introspective view of class division and the quest for the perfect family is ideal for fans of gritty contemporary fiction.”
“A Fourth of July weekend on Cape Cod takes a dark turn in a solid debut with a well-conceived plot. This suspenseful novel ultimately exposes the blighted underside of a divided locale.”
Reader Reviews
“McMahon creates a vivid world inhabited by familiar characters put through the unthinkable.” —S.P.
“Seaview Road captures the true essence of summer in Cape Cod. McMahon brings these characters to life in an authentic way.” —C.P.
“An excellent portrayal of the complex characters revealing their fears and flaws. I couldn't put the book down!” —F.B.
“The intricacies of the parent-child relationships in Seaview Road feel raw and familiar.” —M.J.
“Like spending time with an old summer friend who surprises you with a secret tale.” —S.T.
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