First published 2013
Army Special Agent John Puller gets word that his aunt has died in Paradise, Florida. The local police call it a tragic accident in the Gulf Coast resort town known for wealthy tourists and perfect beaches. But Puller's aunt had mailed his father a letter before her death. She wrote that Paradise hides something dark beneath its beautiful surface. Puller arrives to investigate and quickly realizes the police got it wrong. His aunt didn't die by accident. Someone killed her. The pristine town that attracts retirees and vacationers with its palm trees and sandy shores conceals a conspiracy. People will kill to keep their secrets buried. Puller must uncover the truth about what really happened to his aunt, even as powerful forces work to silence him permanently.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, investigation
Setting: Florida, Paradise
544 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Grand Central Publishing