by Kelly Bishop
First published 2021
Buck Larson plans a simple family vacation to North Carolina. His girlfriend Kelley is starting fresh with Victor, and Buck wants to tour colleges with his son Teddy and Kelley's daughter Charlie. The Army has different plans. Buck gets called back to active duty to investigate a string of murders along the Carolina coast. The killings may have military connections, and Fort Bragg's Criminal Investigation Division needs his expertise. The case grows dangerous when Buck becomes a target himself. Meanwhile, his family situation spirals into what he calls a real-life soap opera. Buck must navigate both the murder investigation and the complicated dynamics pulling his loved ones in different directions. Personal drama collides with professional duty as Buck works to solve the coastal killings.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: North Carolina, Fort Bragg
Period: contemporary
Paperback
Content warnings: violence