First published 1988
Private detective John Marshall Tanner takes on a new case that pulls him into murky territory. Someone needs answers, but the truth proves elusive as Tanner navigates through layers of deception and competing interests. The investigation forces him to question not just the facts before him, but the nature of responsibility itself. As he digs deeper, Tanner discovers that assigning fault may be less important than understanding the human motivations behind the actions. The case challenges his assumptions about right and wrong, pushing him to look beyond simple explanations. Tanner must decide whether justice means finding someone to blame or something more complicated.
Genres: mystery, crime, detective, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
304 pages · Paperback · Arrow