In a Dark Time

Set against a string of brutal slayings at a small-town high school, this debut novel follows a reclusive teacher named Peter as he becomes increasingly drawn into the dark events surrounding the murders. As the body count climbs and the town's fear intensifies, Peter's own morbid fascination with the crimes deepens, revealing a troubling ambivalence toward violence that he can't shake. His internal turmoil mirrors the external hunt for the killer, blurring the line between detached observer and reluctant participant in a saga of suspense and psychological tension.