A Lonesome Place for Dying

In this gripping debut novel perfect for fans of C. J. Box and William Kent Krueger, the tranquil seaside town of Blaine, Washington, faces an extraordinary upheaval when Chief of Police Ethan Brand discovers a grim surprise on his first day: a threatening note and a bloody heart. As he investigates the first homicide in years, Ethan uncovers a web of secrets in this small community, where drug smuggling and other crimes lurk beneath the surface. With mounting dangers and dwindling trust, Ethan races against time to solve the case before more lives are lost.