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Agony Hill: A Mystery, Frank Warren Book 1 By Sarah Stewart Taylor
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In Agony Hill, the first novel in Sarah Stewart Taylor’s new historical series, the quiet beauty of rural Vermont clashes with the turbulent 1960s in a suspenseful, character-driven mystery.
Set in the summer of 1965, the story follows Franklin Warren, a Boston detective who relocates to the small town of Bethany, Vermont, to join the state police. As the state braces for the upheaval brought by interstate construction and the changing times of the Cold War and Vietnam War protests, Warren finds himself at the heart of a local enigma.
Warren’s arrival is marked by an urgent call to Agony Hill, where he discovers a perplexing scene: a barn burned down with its owner, Hugh Weber, seemingly trapped inside. Weber, a former New Yorker turned back-to-the-lander, appears to have died under mysterious circumstances. The barn's door was barred from the inside, raising immediate questions about whether Weber’s death was a tragic accident or something more sinister.
As Warren investigates, he encounters a web of secrets woven into the fabric of Bethany’s community. From Weber’s elusive wife to his own neighbor, Alice Bellows—a widow and amateur detective—the townsfolk harbor their own hidden agendas. Warren’s quest for truth uncovers not only the dark undercurrents of the idyllic town but also his own place within it.
Agony Hill captures the tension between the serenity of rural life and the shadowy depths lurking beneath, offering a compelling blend of vivid New England atmosphere and intricate character portrayals.
Set in the summer of 1965, the story follows Franklin Warren, a Boston detective who relocates to the small town of Bethany, Vermont, to join the state police. As the state braces for the upheaval brought by interstate construction and the changing times of the Cold War and Vietnam War protests, Warren finds himself at the heart of a local enigma.
Warren’s arrival is marked by an urgent call to Agony Hill, where he discovers a perplexing scene: a barn burned down with its owner, Hugh Weber, seemingly trapped inside. Weber, a former New Yorker turned back-to-the-lander, appears to have died under mysterious circumstances. The barn's door was barred from the inside, raising immediate questions about whether Weber’s death was a tragic accident or something more sinister.
As Warren investigates, he encounters a web of secrets woven into the fabric of Bethany’s community. From Weber’s elusive wife to his own neighbor, Alice Bellows—a widow and amateur detective—the townsfolk harbor their own hidden agendas. Warren’s quest for truth uncovers not only the dark undercurrents of the idyllic town but also his own place within it.
Agony Hill captures the tension between the serenity of rural life and the shadowy depths lurking beneath, offering a compelling blend of vivid New England atmosphere and intricate character portrayals.
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