First published 1977
Jack S. Scott delivers a gripping mystery that pulls readers into a world where buried secrets refuse to stay hidden. The story centers on a discovery that threatens to unravel carefully constructed lies and expose dangerous truths. As the protagonist digs deeper into the circumstances surrounding a shallow grave, they find themselves caught between those who will kill to protect their secrets and their own need for justice. The investigation reveals layers of deception that stretch back years, forcing difficult choices about loyalty, survival, and the price of truth. Scott builds tension through each revelation, showing how the past reaches into the present with deadly consequences. The characters must navigate a landscape where trust is dangerous and every alliance could prove fatal. What begins as a simple investigation becomes a fight for survival as the stakes escalate beyond anything the protagonist imagined.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, gripping, suspenseful
Tropes: investigation, loyalty, survival
192 pages · Hardcover · Hale
Content warnings: violence