The Secret of Lonesome Cove by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a gripping mystery novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the dark and mysterious world of a small seaside town. The story follows a young doctor, who becomes entangled in a web of secrets and deception when he arrives in the quiet town of Lonesome Cove.

Adams does an excellent job of setting the scene and creating an atmosphere of tension and suspense throughout the novel. The characters are well-developed and intriguing, keeping readers guessing until the very end. The plot twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they try to unravel the mystery of Lonesome Cove.

Overall, The Secret of Lonesome Cove is a well-written and engaging mystery novel that will appeal to fans of the genre. Adams' storytelling is masterful, and his ability to create a sense of unease and mystery is truly impressive. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling and captivating read.

Book Description:
A body is found on the beach not far from a New England town one morning. Curiously, nobody recognizes the dead woman, and nobody in or near the town seems to be a suspect in a possible murder, therefore most of them assume that she simply washed ashore from a passing vessel. Only problem is vessels didn't pass that stretch of the coast because of it's peculiar tides and eddies; hence its name, Lonesome Cove. Following the finding of the body, the officials of the town start acting a bit peculiar towards how to handle the dead body. The sheriff, the attorney in the town, the village gossip, and even the town doctor all seem to want the identification of the body hushed up. And therefore the body is immediately buried, and the officials hope all will be forgotten and done with. Cause of death: drowning. Enter Chester Kent, who isn't convinced in the same way that the townspeople are, and is willing to pull at his ear lobe in an effort to determine the identity of the body, and how it came to it's demise. (Introduction by Roger Melin)