First published 2009
Charlie Hood prefers to work alone as he patrols the wild stretches of the American West. The landscape feels as lawless as the settings from old pulp westerns. His solitary approach gets disrupted when his superiors force him to team up with a seasoned county officer. This veteran cop enjoys widespread respect and popularity among his colleagues. Hood must adapt to having a partner after years of independent operation. The partnership takes a deadly turn when someone murders the veteran officer. The killing exposes dark secrets that contradict the dead man's spotless public image. Hood discovers that his partner's celebrated reputation masked corrupt activities. The investigation forces Hood to question everything he thought he knew about law enforcement in his territory. He must navigate the dangerous truth while working in a region where justice operates by frontier rules.
Genres: american-fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, partnership
Setting: American West
338 pages · Hardcover · Dutton Adult