Bad Moon Rising

In Ed Gorman's engaging novel, the arrival of a hippie commune in Black River Falls sparks a fierce divide among the townspeople, with some embracing the newcomers while others accuse them of nefarious activities. When the murder of a wealthy man's teenage daughter occurs at the commune, lawyer and private investigator Sam McCain steps in to navigate the escalating tensions, particularly as he questions the guilt of the accused, a troubled Vietnam veteran. This story paints a vivid picture of the complexities of small-town life and the people who inhabit it.