An interview book with a twist - you get to ask your favrourite characters questions.
Ever wanted to talk to a character in a book? Ask them a question? Want to know more about their story? Now you can. (Assuming the author of the story allows i...
In September 1926, Nicholas Waites throws himself into Plainvale's Wisteria River. A young detective is assigned to investigate his mysterious case, and it soon becomes clear that this was not a simple suicide. Meanwhile, Nicholas' estranged sister and brother are forced to confront their family's dark and troubled past – a past which has been shrouded in secrecy for centuries, but which might affect the future of Plainvale itself.
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Hi there. What should I call you? Do you prefer a nickname?
Good morning. Detective Dana Reynolds of the Plainvale Police Department. Dana is fine.
Welcome and thanks for agreeing to talk to us today.
You're welcome.
Can I get you something to drink? Water? Soda? Coffee? Wine? Whiskey?
Coffee would be perfect, thank you. I have not been sleeping well.
We'll put on a fresh pot. While we wait, tell me a little about yourself.
What would you like to hear? Most of Plainvale knows about me now. My reputation is... well, it's not the reputation I would have ever dreamt for myself. I am the first detective employed by the Plainvale police department to come from the docklands area. Is that a source of pride for me? It should be, but – people have a way of reminding me of my background, and not in a positive way. I am Dana Reynolds, I am 28 years old, and you will probably know me as the 'suicide detective' – Nicholas Waites' is the seventh self-murder I have investigated in the past year.
Seven? That's not a good trend. Where do you live?
I live in Plainvale, a town along the South coast of England. I was born in the docklands, the poorest part of the town, and for eighteen or so years, I woke to the smell of fish and tar every morning. My father worked on the harbour, and I joined him. But when the War began, I decided I wanted to do more. Circumstances intervened and I was accepted into the police department. Chief Inspector Pearce believed that I could help his men gain more access into the docklands area, which he thought was a troubled place. It turns out that this whole town is troubled. I had no idea of the kind of things lurking in Plainvale.
Do you have any jobs or hobbies?
My whole life revolves around my job, it seems. Once upon a time, I was able to step back from it. Now, it follows me wherever I go. We opened up something terrible with this case, and we can't – we can't put it back in its box. Obsession is a strong word, but I have gone above and beyond with my job, and sometimes, I'm not even aware I am doing it. But I made a vow, not only to myself but to Miss Waites – and I will not go back on it.
