
The Last Refuge
Chris Knopf(Author)
Ashgrove Publishing Ltd
Published on 13. June 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
286 pages
978-1-85398-176-0 (ISBN)
Description
Sam Acquillo is a middle-aged corporate dropout living in his dead parents' ramshackle cottage. He has abandoned friends, family and a big-time career to sit on his porch, drink vodka and stare at the Little Peconic Bay. But when the old lady next door is found dead in her bathtub, Sam is the only one who wonders why. Despite himself, the ex-engineer and ex-professional boxer finds himself uncovering secrets no one could have imagined. Meanwhile, a procession of quirky characters including a beautiful banker, pot-smoking lawyer and gay billionaire join a full complement of police, thugs and local luminaries intruding on Sam's misanthropic ways. And some are deadly -
Reviews / Votes
'The characters are such original oddballs and their conversation so bracing that you want to kick off your shoes and spend some time on the porch with them, just taking in the view and enjoying the talk.' The New York Times 'This tale of 'money and murder in the Hamptons' is sexy-witty, understated, sensual, mischievous, and fun.' The Independent, London Though the mystery drives the plot, it's Sam's rediscovery of himself in middle age that is the real focus in this accomplished debut novel. He is definitely a writer to watch.' BooklistMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 205 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85398-176-0 (9781853981760)
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Person
Chris Knopf is an award-winning copywriter and principal of marketing communications agency Mintz & Hoke. He lives with his wife in Avon, Connecticut and Southampton, New York.