The Clockmaker's Secret
By Jack Benton
- Release Date: 2018-10-15
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
A buried clock holds the key to a decades-old mystery.
On holiday to escape the nightmares of his last case, disgraced soldier turned private detective John "Slim" Hardy comes upon something buried in the peat on Bodmin Moor.
Unfinished and water-damaged but still ticking, the old clock provides a vital clue to an unsolved missing-persons case.
As Slim begins to ask questions of the tiny Cornish village of Penleven, he is drawn into a world of lies, rumours, and secrets, some of which the residents would prefer to stay buried.
Twenty-three years ago, a reclusive clockmaker left his workshop and walked out onto Bodmin Moor, taking his last, unfinished clock with him.
He disappeared.
Slim is determined to find out why.
The Clockmaker's Secret is the stunning sequel to Jack Benton's acclaimed debut, The Man by the Sea.
Reviews
The Clockmaker’s Secret
5By Ralphnun1Amazing mystery and very unexpected storyline. Great job…I never figured it out which is unheard of. 🤗🤗the Clockmaker’s Secret
4By rjborThis is the first of this type of book. The story was one that sure kept your interest. All the angles and how they eventually all came together solving the mystery. One that I had no idea how it would end. A real surprise. TYEnjoyed the book
4By Jan ZZZEnjoyed the book and learning about the area in which it was written.The clockmaker’s secret
5By Clean romancerWell plotted. Loved the development of the mystery. The resolution was just right. Characters were well developed.The Clockmaker's Secret
5By Mystery/literature ObsessedGreat story and remarkable writing. Best book I have read in ages. Gripping and absolutely original plot. Can't praise it highly enough. First review I have felt compelled to write. Will have to read more of his work.The Clockmaker’s Secert
5By Pins4Wow! Really really enjoyed the book! Very interesting characters throughout. Glad it all comes out in the end. Never guessed it at all! Thanks!Intriguing mystery
5By Auria2016Slim’s desire to uncover a decades old mystery tests his sobriety and humanity. A fitting yet sorrowful ending which tugs at one’s mind and heart.Slow reading but different
4By Ranger&SadieUnusual but compelling storyline. Just frustrated with main character’s alcoholism and depression.I’m about to ruin this book.
2By Cheep ReaderMan stumbles upon buried clock. The clock is still running after being buried, in a plastic bag, on the moors of England for a very long time. When writing a mystery, I don’t find it beneficial to have a completely implausible event as the catalyst for the rest of the story. Even more so when that implausible event is not noted by the main character. How did this get past an editor?The Clockmaker’s Secret
5By msudawgfan1Such a great story! I couldn’t put it down!!