California Bear

In "California Bear," a gripping thriller by Duane Swierczynski, four unlikely vigilantes team up to confront the mastermind behind California's coldest case. The story unfolds through the lives of Jack Queen, recently exonerated from prison but haunted by his past; Matilda Finnerty, a teenage girl determined to uncover the truth about her father's possible crime; Jeanie Hightower, a genealogist whose personal troubles intertwine with a deadly scheme; and the resurfacing of a notorious serial killer known as The Bear. This unpredictable narrative delves into themes of justice, the true crime industry, and the darker sides of human nature.