by John Grisham
First published 2020
As a hurricane bears down on the Florida coast, local bookstore owner Bruce Cable stays behind to weather the storm. But when his friend and bestselling author Nelson Kerr turns up dead, Bruce suspects foul play. With the police overwhelmed, Bruce decides to investigate on his own, convinced that the answers lie within Nelson's unpublished manuscript. As Bruce delves deeper, he uncovers a web of shady characters and disturbing revelations that put his own life in danger.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, investigation, small-town
Setting: Florida
292 pages · Paperback · Hodder & Stoughton