Whatever had been going on inside the shuttered old house, the couple who lived there kept it to themselves. Among the locals, there’s only chilling speculation.Neighbors are shocked when Harold Pardee reports his wife dead. No one even knew the eccentric TV repairman was married. Within hours, horrible rumors spread about what that poor woman must have endured for thirty years. Until the Pardees’ carefully guarded world is exposed. New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Haigh delivers an endearing short story about our misguided perception of strangers, the nature of love, and the need for secrets.Jennifer Haigh’s Zenith Man is part of Inheritance, a collection of five stories about secrets, unspoken desires, and dangerous revelations between loved ones. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single setting. By yourself, behind closed doors, or shared with someone you trust.
Publication Year: 2019
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A mysterious death of an epileptic woman in her sleep
Plot: When a woman that barely anyone knew while she was living dies in her sleep, her husband is accused of killing her. We then start learning more about how they lived until the case is resolved.
Likes: This story is inspired by real event, has an ok pace and interesting resolution of the case.
Dislikes: I think stories of common life of some tad bit odd folks is just not my cup of tea. This story didn't stir up much emotion in me.
Audience: Well, not me :)
Rating: I give this story 3/5 stars as it is my least favorite Amazon Original story that I've read so far. The writing and story are fine, I just personally didn't find much interest in it.