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Strangers on the Shore
It’s 1963. Amid the tense hum of the Cold War, five friends and one stranger gather for a cruise around the Mediterranean. For Wu Yukying, a socialite from Hong Kong, the trip promises sparkling casinos and pristine beaches—until she stumbles onto a dangerous secret involving her brother Wu Tinseng and his new companion Shan Dao.
Sucked into this treacherous game, she must stay one step ahead of an enemy who threatens Tinseng’s happiness. But the deeper she gets, the clearer it Tinseng might have more than one secret to hide…
A queer romantic thriller, Strangers on the Shore explores family and how the personal can overtake the political, sometimes with deadly consequences.
Sucked into this treacherous game, she must stay one step ahead of an enemy who threatens Tinseng’s happiness. But the deeper she gets, the clearer it Tinseng might have more than one secret to hide…
A queer romantic thriller, Strangers on the Shore explores family and how the personal can overtake the political, sometimes with deadly consequences.
296 pages, Paperback
Published June 24, 2024
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June 26, 2024
Family Ties and Deadly Lies...
Adrien Brooke's Strangers on the Shore transports readers to the Cold War era of the 1960s as Wu Yukying, a Hong Kong socialite, embarks on a Mediterranean cruise. However, darkness obscures her vacation. Rather than casinos and beaches, Yukying discovers a perilous secret that pertains to her brother, Wu Tinseng, and his companion, Shan Dao. As she continues to explore, Yukying comes to the realization that Tinseng may possess more secrets than she initially thought. The tranquil beauty of the Mediterranean contrasts sharply with the impending dangers, creating a tense atmosphere. Brooke skillfully integrates elements of romance and suspense, serving as the narrative's driving force. Readers are drawn in by vivid descriptions and well-developed characters, while little hints about future events build suspense for major plot twists. The tale explores queer romance, family safety, and secrets. The mystery, romance, and familial relationships in Strangers on the Shore make it captivating. Highly recommended.
Adrien Brooke's Strangers on the Shore transports readers to the Cold War era of the 1960s as Wu Yukying, a Hong Kong socialite, embarks on a Mediterranean cruise. However, darkness obscures her vacation. Rather than casinos and beaches, Yukying discovers a perilous secret that pertains to her brother, Wu Tinseng, and his companion, Shan Dao. As she continues to explore, Yukying comes to the realization that Tinseng may possess more secrets than she initially thought. The tranquil beauty of the Mediterranean contrasts sharply with the impending dangers, creating a tense atmosphere. Brooke skillfully integrates elements of romance and suspense, serving as the narrative's driving force. Readers are drawn in by vivid descriptions and well-developed characters, while little hints about future events build suspense for major plot twists. The tale explores queer romance, family safety, and secrets. The mystery, romance, and familial relationships in Strangers on the Shore make it captivating. Highly recommended.
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