The Secrets of Good People: A Novel

On a small island off Paradiso, Florida, in 1970, neighbors welcome two newcomers: Catherine and her husband, Dr. Frank Overbrook, who has come to take over a medical practice. The couple has left city life behind for island living. The next morning, Frank is found dead on the beach. Detective Quentin Jones investigates the residents present at the welcome party. Suspects include the retiring doctor and host, his nurse, Miriam and David—a volatile married couple in constant conflict—the Carters, a socially withdrawn young couple, and Sylvie, a blind sculptor with whom Quentin shares a past. As the investigation deepens, the close-knit group of friends unravels and hidden secrets emerge. Multiple residents have motives connected to secrets worth concealing.