A gripping literary thriller from the acclaimed Irish novelist John Banville, writing under the pen name Benjamin Black, The Lemur follows journalist John Glass as he investigates the mysterious past of his wealthy father-in-law. What begins as a routine family history project soon uncovers long-buried secrets, deception, and betrayal that threaten to unravel the lives of everyone involved. With elegant prose, psychological depth, and mounting suspense, Black crafts a sophisticated noir that explores the fragile boundaries between truth, memory, and family loyalty. Atmospheric and compelling, The Lemur is a masterfully written mystery that lingers long after the final page.
About the Author
Benjamin Black is the crime fiction pseudonym of John Banville (born 1945), one of Ireland's most celebrated novelists and the recipient of the 2005 Booker Prize for The Sea. Under the Benjamin Black name, Banville explores the world of literary crime fiction, blending richly developed characters, psychological insight, and elegant prose with compelling mystery plots. His novels, including the acclaimed Quirke series, have earned international praise for elevating the detective genre into literary fiction.
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