Part of Doc Ford, book 24
First published 2017
Charter captain Tootsie Barlow arrives at Doc Ford's door with an unusual problem. His family members have endured a string of violent attacks, and Barlow believes they stem from a 1925 multiple murder that brought shame to his bloodline. Ford dismisses talk of curses, but when he and his eccentric friend Tomlinson start digging into the case, they face their own series of deadly accidents. Their investigation takes them from the Florida Keys to the state capital, following a trail that spans nearly a century. Ford must determine whether supernatural forces are at work or if a very human killer is using old grievances to justify new violence. The truth requires solving a murder that occurred before Ford was born and understanding the twisted logic of someone willing to kill for the sins of the past.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Florida Keys, State Capital
Period: 1925, Present Day
329 pages · Hardcover · Putnam Pub Group