The Meridian Murder

In "The Meridian Murder," set in California's San Joaquin Valley in 1879, surveyor Silas Thorne is tasked with delineating a boundary between two feuding ranching families. However, the discovery of two dead lovers from the rival clans complicates the assignment, revealing a deeper web of deceit tied to the land. As Silas uses his surveying tools to uncover the truth, his partner Linus navigates the community's secrets, leading them to investigate the manipulation of property lines and hidden motivations behind the feud. This third installment in the Thorne & Linus: Cartographic Mysteries series explores the intersection of geography and crime, unraveling a mystery steeped in family betrayal and unspoken histories.