Last Ragged Breath (Bell Elkins, Book 4)

Bell Elkins returns to navigate a complex murder case in Acker's Gap, West Virginia, where the discovery of a mutilated body sets off a tense investigation intertwined with local tensions and a controversial resort development. As suspicion falls on a local landowner with a troubled history, Bell must unravel the truth amidst a backdrop of community hardship and conflicting interests. This compelling mystery explores the precarious balance between justice and deception, set against a richly textured Appalachian landscape.