by Jeff Guinn
First published 2021
In the dusty border town of Nogales, tensions are rising. When a local rancher is found dead, sheriff Mike Sandoval must navigate a web of lies, corruption, and long-buried grudges to uncover the truth. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot that reaches the highest levels of power, putting him at odds with ruthless cartel bosses and crooked politicians. With time running out and the threat of all-out war looming, Sandoval must risk everything to protect his town and the people he loves.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: corruption, small-town
Setting: Nogales
359 pages · Kindle Edition · Simon & Schuster
Content warnings: violence