A Kiss of Sand and Sorrow

In the midst of a record-setting heatwave in inland Oregon, a curmudgeonly private investigator named Gage finds himself overwhelmed by tourists at Barnacle Bluffs. When a frantic young wife seeks his help in locating her missing husband, Gage must navigate his own troubled past and complicated feelings for the headstrong police chief, who harbors dark secrets. As he delves into the mystery, Gage faces formidable challenges that test his resolve and ultimately lead him to a dangerous confrontation.