“The Wolf in Winter” is the twelfth installment in the Charlie Parker series by John Connolly. The novel follows private investigator Charlie Parker as he delves into a mysterious case in the small town of Prosperous, Maine. When a homeless man is found dead in the town’s church, Parker becomes embroiled in a web of secrets and dark forces that have long haunted Prosperous.

As Parker investigates, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that reaches back through the town’s history and involves powerful individuals who will stop at nothing to protect their interests. The story blends elements of crime fiction, supernatural horror, and mystery as Parker confronts both human adversaries and otherworldly threats in his pursuit of the truth.

The novel delves into themes of redemption, justice, and the nature of evil, while also exploring Parker’s own personal struggles and demons. As the investigation unfolds, Parker must confront his own inner turmoil and past traumas while navigating the treacherous landscape of Prosperous.

With its atmospheric setting, complex characters, and gripping plot, “The Wolf in Winter” offers a compelling blend of crime thriller and supernatural suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final page.

The next thrilling thriller in John Connolly’s internationally bestselling Charlie Parker series.

The community of Prosperity, Maine has always thrived when others suffered. Its inhabitants are very wealthy, the future of its children is assured. It alienates outsiders. It protects itself. And at the heart of Prosperity are the ruins of an ancient church, shipped stone by stone from England by the town’s founders centuries ago.

But the death of a homeless man and the disappearance of his daughter draw haunted and deadly private detective Charlie Parker to Prosperous. Parker is a dangerous man, driven by compassion, rage, and a desire for revenge. In him, the town and its defenders sense a threat more serious than any they have ever faced in their long history, and in its comfortable, sheltered inhabitants of a small town in Maine, Parker will encounter his fiercest opponents.

Charlie Parker was marked for death so that Prosperous could survive. Prosperity, and secrets hidden beneath its ruins….

John Connolly is one of my favorite authors and can often be counted on to create an entertaining mystery/thriller with a touch of the supernatural to spice things up. Unfortunately, this book does not meet the high standards he has set for himself and the expectations of his readers. I found the story disjointed with superfluous details found throughout in its attempt to introduce and weave in every character of Charley Parker, the wonderful protagonist of Mr. Connelly, once met in the mix. The supernatural element is never explained in depth. That’s what motivated the citizens of Prosperous, Maine to perform human sacrifice, but the what, why, and how remain a mystery. I have a feeling Mr. Connolly gathered all the notes he had accumulated with potential story ideas and strung them all together into a story to write this book. Ultimately, I don’t understand the wolf metaphor.

• The Wolf in Winter

• Charlie Parker, Book 12
• By: John Connolly

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