The Fortune-Telling House (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789374594858)

A shadowed parlour, thick with the scent of incense and whispered secrets, becomes the unlikely stage for a chilling murder that unsettles the quiet pulse of a small Australian town. As the curtain is drawn back on a fortune-telling parlour's mysteries, suspicion seeps into every corner, and the townsfolk's guarded lives are laid bare. This is a world where the lines between fate and deception blur, and a murder investigation draws a private investigator into a web of small town secrets, cryptic clues, and hidden motives. The suspenseful whodunit unfolds with a measured pace, inviting readers to sift through the evidence alongside the protagonist, whose amateur sleuthing is as much about navigating human nature as it is about solving the crime. Set against the backdrop of early twentieth century Australia, the narrative pulses with atmospheric tension and a keen sense of place. The story's intrigue lies not only in the mechanics of the crime, but in its exploration of fortune telling as both a lure and a mask for deeper truths. Each encounter brims with uncertainty, and the layered plot rewards careful attention, making it a compelling choice for lovers of crime fiction and mystery novels alike. The deft interplay between characters and the gradual revelation of motives evoke the best of Australian detective story traditions, while the evocative setting and psychological depth ensure its appeal endures for modern readers. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting both general readers and discerning collectors to rediscover a suspenseful, atmospheric mystery that remains as beguiling as the fortunes it conceals.

Author: Aidan De Brune
ISBN-10: 9374594854
ISBN-13: 9789374594858
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 04/25/2026
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d