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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Reality vs. Fantasy

IN THE FOG by John Meany is a crime drama/murder mystery. The plot is spectacular: a man suffering from dementia and alcoholism witnesses a murder, and no one believes him.

Frank and Dora Parker go fishing in their boat and a thick fog rolls down around them. On the lake shore, a woman walks out of the forest, holding a knife, followed by a man dragging what appears to be a dead body. Only Frank sees any of it - his wife claims to see nothing. Frank thinks he's witnessed a murder, but everyone else thinks Frank needs to stop drinking so much.

The characters are well-developed, and the family dynamics really propel the storyline. Not a lot of action, but the personal interactions are impressive. Better than any of the crap that Stephen King has written lately. Definitely making my Top 2020 list.

As always,
AstraDaemon

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