First published 2003
In the quiet town of Versailles, the body of an elite Boston prosecutor is found in a remote cabin. Police chief Ben Truman must leave his haunted home to investigate the case, venturing into the gritty underworld of Mission Flats. As he chases the prime suspect, a notorious criminal, Truman uncovers a secret history of murder and retribution stretching back decades. With past and present colliding, Truman must navigate a web of lies and corruption to uncover the truth - before the killer strikes again.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, past-coming-back-to-haunt
Setting: Boston, Massachusetts, Maine, Versailles
366 pages · Hardcover · Isis Publishing Ltd