A captivating mystery about a boy with synesthesiaβa condition that causes him to see colors when he hears soundsβwho tries to uncover what happened to his beautiful neighbor, and if he was ultimately responsible.
Thirteen-year-old Jasper Wishart lives in a world of dazzling color that no one else can see, least of all his dad. Words, numbers, days of the week, peopleβs voicesβeverything has its own unique shade. But recently Jasper has been haunted by a color he doesnβt like or understand: the color of murder.
Convinced heβs done something terrible to his new neighbor, Bee Larkham, Jasper revisits the events of the last few months to paint the story of their relationship from the very beginning. As he struggles to untangle the knot of untrustworthy memories and colors that will lead him to the truth, it seems that thereβs someone else out there determined to stop himβat any cost.
Both a refreshing coming-of-age story and an intriguing mystery, The Color of Bee Larkhamβs Murder is a poignant and unforgettable readβperfect for fans of bestselling authors such as Fredrik Backman and Graeme Simsion.
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