First published 2023
Travis Devine arrives in Putnam, Maine with a mission. CIA operative Jenny Silkwell lies dead, and her laptop contains state secrets that could expose countless operatives. The government wants Devine to solve the murder and recover the missing intelligence before it falls into enemy hands. The ex-Army Ranger turned investigator expects a simple case in a quiet coastal town. He finds something else entirely. The locals have known each other for decades and view outsiders with suspicion. Dak works to bring new life to the struggling community while mourning his sister Jenny. Earl, the retired lobsterman who discovered the body, keeps his own counsel. Alex carries secrets from a troubled past that may connect to her sister's death. As Devine digs deeper into Putnam's history, each answer spawns new questions. Long-buried secrets surface, and someone will kill to keep them hidden. Devine must navigate a web of small-town loyalties and betrayals where trust comes hard and enemies hide behind familiar faces.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, small-town-secrets
Setting: Putnam, Maine
407 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing