by Archer Mayor
Part of Joe Gunther, book 1
First published 2013
Joe Gunther faces his biggest challenge as a Brattleboro police detective when a brutal murder rocks his small Vermont town. The veteran cop must navigate local politics and personal relationships while tracking down a killer who threatens the close-knit community he has sworn to protect. As Gunther digs deeper into the case, he discovers that small-town secrets run deeper than he imagined. The investigation forces him to confront not only a dangerous criminal but also the complexities of justice in a place where everyone knows everyone else. Gunther's methodical approach and deep understanding of human nature become his greatest assets in a case that will define his career and test his commitment to the badge.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, small-town
Setting: Brattleboro, Vermont
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
320 pages · Kindle Edition · March Media