{"id":27805,"date":"2026-09-14T16:12:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T20:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klishis.com\/reading\/?p=27805"},"modified":"2026-09-17T16:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T20:30:19","slug":"dead-in-the-pond-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klishis.com\/reading\/archives\/27805","title":{"rendered":"Dead in the Pond"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dead in the Pond<\/em><\/a> (2018) Dahlia Donovan<\/a> (Grasmere Cottage #2)<\/p>\n

\"Dead<\/a><\/p>\n

Bishan found it very difficult to force himself to do anything without understanding the reason.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cWould you rather stay?\u201d <\/p>\n

Yes<\/em>. \u201cYes, but if I do it\u2019ll make leaving harder the next time.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Bishan enjoyed photography because it put distance between the world and himself.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

They argued. Well, not really. On the whole, Bishan avoided conflict with everyone\u2014even the cat. He tried to argue, but words tended to evaporate off his tongue in the midst of making his point. His frustration levels grew to the point he lost his ability to think straight. So, they argued with chalk. It had been Valor\u2019s idea. He\u2019d wanted to find a way for them to disagree without Bishan shutting down. One can of chalkboard spray paint and a section of their bedroom wall had provided him with a way to get his thoughts out clearly.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

His entire life revolved around following routines created to reduce his stress levels. While Reva and Sunesh handled random visits with their parents, Bishan preferred set times to meet up with them. Even with family, he usually needed a day to prepare and time after to recover.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Characters<\/strong>: Valor Tarquin Scott, Bishan Tamboli, Detective Inspector Reggie Spurling, Detective Inspector Hugh Asheford, Lottie Wright, Wilfred Wright, Sunesh Tamboli, Reva Tamboli, Rana Tamboli, Barnaby Tamboli, Aashi Tamboli, Luna Tamboli, Mr Colin Clarke, Penelope Scott, Bertie \/ Bertram Scott, Mrs Harris, Patrice Edwards, Nick Clayton, Aubrey, Oliver Best, Olly Smith, Stewart Hodge<\/p>\n

Cover by Claire Smith<\/p>\n

Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing<\/p>\n

Rating: 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dead in the Pond (2018) Dahlia Donovan (Grasmere Cottage #2) Bishan found it very difficult to force himself to do anything without understanding the reason. \u201cWould you rather stay?\u201d Yes. \u201cYes, but if I do it\u2019ll make leaving harder the next time.\u201d Bishan enjoyed photography because it put distance between the world and himself. 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