The Middle of Things

By J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** A young man's ordinary life is upended when he finds a dead body, pulling him into a web of secrets, wealth, and possible conspiracies.

Genres

Detective Fiction Crime/Mystery Literature Fiction

Released

2006-02-01

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Summary

** "The Middle of Things" by J. S. Fletcher is set in motion when a young man named Richard Viner stumbles upon a grisly murder near his house, involving a mysterious man newly arrived from Australia. Richard's life veers from reading with his aunt, Miss Bethia Penkridge, who is fascinated by sensational stories, to becoming a key witness in a baffling crime. The victim, known as Mr. Ashton, had secrets and wealth. As the opening chapters progress, suspicion and intrigue grows as the characters discover what connects Mr. Ashton to notable families in England. The book delivers a mystery full of questions. **