Published: April 09, 2011
Words: 4210 (approximate)
Language: English

Short description

Detective M. Raines investigates the wanton murder of a child, precipitating a re-evaluation of her own life and a small crisis of the soul. WARNING: This book contains descriptions of an unsettling nature, and might not be suitable for all readers. (This selection is also available in: The Empty House, assorted stories)

Extended description

excerpt:

She would have experienced the same intense, awful pleasure of feeling her insides falling away, and felt as well the desire to scream—a reaction she may either have repressed or indulged; but whether she leapt a little that day or simply held tight to her place and quietly resisted, no-one would ever know.

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Tags

loss, childhood, murder, mystery, guilt, redemption, innocence

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Review by: Marcia Carrington on April 17, 2012 :
A poetic, thoughtful short story which focuses less on the details of the murder depicted, and more on the inner life of the detective in charge of the case. Beautifully rendered, with a sympathetic, humane portrayal of the detective, and a quiet, slightly eerie atmosphere which suits the material.
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