Drift

In Jon McGoran's thrilling novel "Drift," Philadelphia narcotics detective Doyle Carrick grapples with personal loss and a suspension from work, leading him to an inherited home in rural Pennsylvania. As he adjusts to his new surroundings, he becomes romantically involved with his neighbor, Nola Watkins, who faces pressure to sell her organic farm to a shadowy development company. Amidst the small-town backdrop, Doyle's investigation into high-powered drug dealers reveals darker threats, prompting a dangerous turn of events that could endanger both him and Nola. This gripping story weaves tension and intrigue, echoing the style of Nelson DeMille’s "Plum Island."