The Scarecrow (Excerpt)

Former Los Angeles Times journalist Jack McEvoy, facing layoffs, embarks on a quest to write a groundbreaking murder story about 16-year-old Alonzo Winslow, who is imprisoned after confessing to a gruesome crime. As Jack investigates, he uncovers evidence suggesting that Winslow's confession may be false, leading him into a dangerous pursuit of a cunning killer who remains undetected by law enforcement. This compelling narrative captures Jack's determination to seek the truth, reigniting his passion for journalism as the stakes rise.