August Heat by William Fryer Harvey
August Heat is a psychological thriller by William Fryer Harvey. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle in the countryside during the summer of 1914. He soon discovers that his aunt and uncle are hiding a dark secret. As the summer progresses, John finds himself drawn into a web of lies and deceit, and he must unravel the truth before it is too late. Along the way, he discovers the power of love and friendship, and the strength of his own courage.
By William Fryer Harvey · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 1,762 words
First lines
PHENISTONE ROAD, CLAPHAM. August 20th, 190.
I have had what I believe to be the most remarkable day in my life, and while the events are still fresh in my mind, I wish to put them down on paper as clearly as possible.
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August Heat is listed on Textopian as a short story by William Fryer Harvey, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: William Fryer Harvey
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 1,762 words
- Structure: 1 section, 79 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a man who is trying to solve a mysterious crime.
- Thriller — The book contains suspenseful moments and a sense of danger as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth.
- Crime Fiction — The book follows a crime investigation and contains elements of the criminal underworld.
- Literary Fiction — The book contains complex characters and themes, and is written in a sophisticated style.
Tags
mystery · suspense · psychological · short story · twist ending · crime · gothic · atmospheric · dark · literary fiction · human nature · fate