If you love Montauk and a great vibrant read, you will totally enjoy the bitter end, by East Hampton author Nanci LaGarenne. Ms. LaGarenne weaves a serial murder mystery into everyday Montauk life. She has a gift with her mastery of detail. This may be the finest Montauk book ever. It is so accurately believable in the now, it should be required reading for all east enders.
Her formula of using folks returning to the new Montauk portrays the many changes of the last decade. These changes fuel the vivid conversations. The tempo of the dialogue is excellent. With major character names such as Dagger, Em, Cian, Wyatt, and Luna it is pure Montauk.
The signature detail of this book has to be of the murdered men, it is captivating. The method of their murders will mesmerize. The list of suspects keeps you guessing to the very end.
Ms. LeGarenne who has also authored Cheap Fish, and Refuge,brings her vast knowledge of the Montauk social life into proper focus. Ms. LeGarenne introduces the reader to a Montauk the locals know and love. If you live or have lived in Montauk you will recognize the catalyst for many of the characters that brings this book to life.
The Book, the bitter end, is available in both book form and in Kindle on Amazon.