First published 2015
Bernie Little's quiet life takes a wild turn when his neighbor gets busted for cactus smuggling. Drawn into the investigation, Bernie and his loyal dog uncover a web of dangerous cult activity and a decades-old kidnapping in the remote desert. As the clues pile up, Bernie must navigate a treacherous landscape of fanatics, criminals, and long-buried trauma to expose the truth and keep himself and his furry sidekick alive.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, found-family, man-and-his-dog
320 pages · Paperback