The Ruins

Set in 1954 Lindenhurst, Long Island, this thrilling debut explores the dark underbelly of suburban America as newly appointed police chief Paul Beirne investigates a shocking murder that shatters the town's idyllic façade. Alongside Holocaust survivor and friend Doc, Paul confronts personal and historical horrors, uncovering a sinister presence that links past and present. Blending a gripping crime story with a vivid depiction of post-war American life, the novel offers a compelling look into the shadows lurking beneath small-town prosperity.