A year after the harrowing events of Think of a Number ( Aklından Bir Sayı Tut ), Gurney is attempting to embrace a quiet life in upstate New York with his wife, Madeleine. His retirement is interrupted when he is asked to consult on the bizarre murder of , who was found dead in a locked gardening shed shortly after her wedding ceremony.
: The novel centers on the idea that what we "see" is often a carefully constructed facade. The title itself suggests a refusal to look at the reality behind the curtains.
: The "Super Detective" known for his hyper-rationality and obsession with detail. Gözlerini Sımsıkı Kapat
: Unlike standard police procedurals, Verdon focuses on the intellectual duel between Gurney and a psychopath who uses psychological triggers to hide in plain sight.
Despite the presence of numerous witnesses and a primary suspect—the gardener, —the evidence feels too "perfect," leading Gurney to suspect a much more sinister and calculated manipulation. Key Themes & Analysis A year after the harrowing events of Think
(English: Shut Your Eyes Tight ) is the gripping second installment in John Verdon's internationally acclaimed Dave Gurney series. This psychological thriller follows retired NYPD detective Dave Gurney as he is pulled back into the world of investigation to solve an impossible murder: a bride decapitated at her own wedding in front of hundreds of guests. Plot Overview
: The mysterious gardener and prime suspect whose disappearance leaves more questions than answers. The title itself suggests a refusal to look
: Dave’s wife, who serves as his moral compass and often pushes him to look beyond the "facts" to the human emotions involved.