Slaughter in Southwold: Salman Shaheen

Salman Shaheen’s debut novel Freebourne follows disgraced entrepreneur Dr Harry Coulson after personal betrayal destroys his marriage and career. Seeking a fresh start in the seemingly peaceful town of Freebourne, Harry instead discovers a murdered young woman immediately upon arrival. As an outsider appearing the same night as the town’s first murder in generations, suspicion quickly falls on him. Determined to clear his name, Harry uncovers disturbing connections between science, religion, and hidden power structures controlling the community. The novel combines psychological suspense, philosophical themes, and mystery, exploring free will, morality, and manipulation while building tension around Freebourne’s sinister secrets.