First published 2012
Bow-hunting with the state's first Native American governor-elect, former sheriff Cork O'Connor watches in horror as an arrow pierces his companion's heart. Worse, the fatal shot came from O'Connor's own bow. Framed for murder, O'Connor must race to uncover the truth before he's arrested for a crime he didn't commit. As he digs into the victim's past, O'Connor uncovers a tangled web of secrets, broken promises, and vengeful enemies. The trail of clues leads him deeper into the wilderness, where he realizes the killer is always one step ahead, determined to bury the truth—and Cork—for good. With his reputation and freedom on the line, O'Connor must outwit a merciless adversary to clear his name and bring the real culprit to justice.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: framed-for-crime, race-against-time
Setting: Minnesota
513 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Press