eventually confesses to murdering his wife years ago and killing Nel Abbott to prevent her from discovering the truth during her research.
A local detective haunted by his own mother's drowning years earlier. He was secretly involved with Nel before her death. Paul Hawkins Trouble In The Water
Sean’s father and an ex-cop. He represents the town’s "good man" facade while hiding a dark past. The Conclusion (Spoilers) eventually confesses to murdering his wife years ago
The narrative shifts between 11 different perspectives, gradually revealing a web of betrayal: gradually revealing a web of betrayal: